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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,620.02, 636,275.86 and 196,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,620.02, 636,275.86 and 196,775.06 is: 294,859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,620.02 : 636,275.86 = 196,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,620.02/636,275.86 = 196,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,620.02x = 636,275.86 × 196,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,620.02x = 125,203,216,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,203,216,854.74/424,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,859.43

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