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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,825.88, 697,533.69 and 198,588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,825.88, 697,533.69 and 198,588.39 is: 298,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,825.88 : 697,533.69 = 198,588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,825.88/697,533.69 = 198,588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,825.88x = 697,533.69 × 198,588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,825.88x = 138,522,092,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,522,092,467.86/464,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,008.56

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