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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,650.78, 700,247.84 and 196,761.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,650.78, 700,247.84 and 196,761.99 is: 295,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,650.78 : 700,247.84 = 196,761.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,650.78/700,247.84 = 196,761.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,650.78x = 700,247.84 × 196,761.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,650.78x = 137,782,158,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,782,158,491.60/466,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,257.53

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