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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,827.38, 697,535.94 and 198,589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,827.38, 697,535.94 and 198,589.89 is: 298,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,827.38 : 697,535.94 = 198,589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,827.38/697,535.94 = 198,589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,827.38x = 697,535.94 × 198,589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,827.38x = 138,523,585,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,523,585,595.65/464,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,010.81

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