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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,657.62, 650,371.50 and 196,947.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,657.62, 650,371.50 and 196,947.63 is: 295,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,657.62 : 650,371.50 = 196,947.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,657.62/650,371.50 = 196,947.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,657.62x = 650,371.50 × 196,947.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,657.62x = 128,089,125,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,089,125,544.55/433,657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,369.25

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