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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,244.54, 655,298.73 and 197,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,244.54, 655,298.73 and 197,182.14 is: 295,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,244.54 : 655,298.73 = 197,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,244.54/655,298.73 = 197,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,244.54x = 655,298.73 × 197,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,244.54x = 129,213,205,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,213,205,920.68/437,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,517.03

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