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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,193.36, 696,338.52 and 197,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,193.36, 696,338.52 and 197,982 is: 296,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,193.36 : 696,338.52 = 197,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,193.36/696,338.52 = 197,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,193.36x = 696,338.52 × 197,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,193.36x = 137,862,492,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,862,492,866.64/464,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,993.68

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