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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,303.31, 865,872.41 and 198,216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,303.31, 865,872.41 and 198,216.95 is: 297,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,303.31 : 865,872.41 = 198,216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,303.31/865,872.41 = 198,216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,303.31x = 865,872.41 × 198,216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,303.31x = 171,630,582,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,630,582,878.90/577,303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,297.07

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