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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,388.09, 700,782.48 and 197,443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,388.09, 700,782.48 and 197,443.08 is: 296,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,388.09 : 700,782.48 = 197,443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,388.09/700,782.48 = 197,443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,388.09x = 700,782.48 × 197,443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,388.09x = 138,364,651,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364,651,261.24/467,388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,038.03

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