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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,245.42, 936,362.18 and 197,780.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,245.42, 936,362.18 and 197,780.06 is: 296,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,245.42 : 936,362.18 = 197,780.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,245.42/936,362.18 = 197,780.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,245.42x = 936,362.18 × 197,780.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,245.42x = 185,193,768,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,193,768,142.13/624,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,668.20

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