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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,557.96, 668,511.99 and 196,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,557.96, 668,511.99 and 196,065 is: 294,174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,557.96 : 668,511.99 = 196,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,557.96/668,511.99 = 196,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,557.96x = 668,511.99 × 196,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,557.96x = 131,071,803,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,071,803,319.35/445,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,174.53

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