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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,259.29, 700,589.51 and 197,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,259.29, 700,589.51 and 197,314.31 is: 295,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,259.29 : 700,589.51 = 197,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,259.29/700,589.51 = 197,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,259.29x = 700,589.51 × 197,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,259.29x = 138,236,331,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,236,331,269.37/467,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,845.01

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