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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,982.07, 944,710.35 and 197,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,982.07, 944,710.35 and 197,588.12 is: 296,299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,982.07 : 944,710.35 = 197,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,982.07/944,710.35 = 197,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,982.07x = 944,710.35 × 197,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,982.07x = 186,663,544,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,663,544,362.82/629,982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,299.77

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