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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,720.59, 674,767.71 and 196,870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,720.59, 674,767.71 and 196,870.93 is: 295,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,720.59 : 674,767.71 = 196,870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,720.59/674,767.71 = 196,870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,720.59x = 674,767.71 × 196,870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,720.59x = 132,842,146,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,842,146,601.67/449,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,388.18

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