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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,931.80, 928,397.70 and 198,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,931.80, 928,397.70 and 198,250.20 is: 297,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,931.80 : 928,397.70 = 198,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,931.80/928,397.70 = 198,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,931.80x = 928,397.70 × 198,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,931.80x = 184,055,029,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,055,029,704.54/618,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,375.30

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