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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,502, 628,029.48 and 196,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,502, 628,029.48 and 196,903.28 is: 295,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,502 : 628,029.48 = 196,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,502/628,029.48 = 196,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,502x = 628,029.48 × 196,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,502x = 123,661,064,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,661,064,548.69/418,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,485.00

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