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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,503.30, 944,253.78 and 197,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,503.30, 944,253.78 and 197,253.86 is: 295,880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,503.30 : 944,253.78 = 197,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,503.30/944,253.78 = 197,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,503.30x = 944,253.78 × 197,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,503.30x = 186,257,702,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,257,702,924.59/629,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,880.42

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