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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,996.78, 935,997.90 and 197,534.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,996.78, 935,997.90 and 197,534.69 is: 296,302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,996.78 : 935,997.90 = 197,534.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,996.78/935,997.90 = 197,534.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,996.78x = 935,997.90 × 197,534.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,996.78x = 184,892,049,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,892,049,349.49/623,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,302.89

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