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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,982.28, 637,237.50 and 197,028.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,982.28, 637,237.50 and 197,028.84 is: 295,433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,982.28 : 637,237.50 = 197,028.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,982.28/637,237.50 = 197,028.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,982.28x = 637,237.50 × 197,028.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,982.28x = 125,554,165,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,554,165,429.50/424,982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,433.88

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