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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,362.99, 936,570.60 and 197,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,362.99, 936,570.60 and 197,889.48 is: 296,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,362.99 : 936,570.60 = 197,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,362.99/936,570.60 = 197,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,362.99x = 936,570.60 × 197,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,362.99x = 185,337,469,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,337,469,017.29/624,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,842.50

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