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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,861.96, 935,958.74 and 197,405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,861.96, 935,958.74 and 197,405.36 is: 296,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,861.96 : 935,958.74 = 197,405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,861.96/935,958.74 = 197,405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,861.96x = 935,958.74 × 197,405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,861.96x = 184,763,275,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,763,275,122.64/623,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,160.51

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