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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,971.98, 697,530.90 and 198,733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,971.98, 697,530.90 and 198,733.86 is: 298,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,971.98 : 697,530.90 = 198,733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,971.98/697,530.90 = 198,733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,971.98x = 697,530.90 × 198,733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,971.98x = 138,623,008,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,623,008,226.27/464,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,131.96

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