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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,295.34, 936,561.13 and 197,938.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,295.34, 936,561.13 and 197,938.55 is: 296,945.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,295.34 : 936,561.13 = 197,938.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,295.34/936,561.13 = 197,938.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,295.34x = 936,561.13 × 197,938.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,295.34x = 185,381,555,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,381,555,018.52/624,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,945.28

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