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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,989.26, 936,017.91 and 197,493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,989.26, 936,017.91 and 197,493.23 is: 296,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,989.26 : 936,017.91 = 197,493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,989.26/936,017.91 = 197,493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,989.26x = 936,017.91 × 197,493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,989.26x = 184,857,202,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,857,202,723.79/623,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,250.62

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