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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,828.47, 697,537.64 and 198,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,828.47, 697,537.64 and 198,591 is: 298,012.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,828.47 : 697,537.64 = 198,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,828.47/697,537.64 = 198,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,828.47x = 697,537.64 × 198,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,828.47x = 138,524,697,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524,697,465.24/464,828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,012.51

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