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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,464.28, 927,681.84 and 197,743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,464.28, 927,681.84 and 197,743.80 is: 296,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,464.28 : 927,681.84 = 197,743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,464.28/927,681.84 = 197,743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,464.28x = 927,681.84 × 197,743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,464.28x = 183,443,332,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,443,332,232.59/618,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,611.04

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