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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,826.37, 697,534.43 and 198,588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,826.37, 697,534.43 and 198,588.89 is: 298,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,826.37 : 697,534.43 = 198,588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,826.37/697,534.43 = 198,588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,826.37x = 697,534.43 × 198,588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,826.37x = 138,522,588,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,522,588,190.48/464,826.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,009.32

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