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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,548.58, 676,010.79 and 197,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,548.58, 676,010.79 and 197,698.44 is: 296,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,548.58 : 676,010.79 = 197,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,548.58/676,010.79 = 197,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,548.58x = 676,010.79 × 197,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,548.58x = 133,646,278,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,646,278,606.17/450,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,630.12

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