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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,178.36, 696,316.02 and 197,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,178.36, 696,316.02 and 197,967 is: 296,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,178.36 : 696,316.02 = 197,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,178.36/696,316.02 = 197,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,178.36x = 696,316.02 × 197,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,178.36x = 137,847,593,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,847,593,531.34/464,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,971.18

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