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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,511.68, 968,267.52 and 196,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,511.68, 968,267.52 and 196,231.68 is: 294,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,511.68 : 968,267.52 = 196,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,511.68/968,267.52 = 196,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,511.68x = 968,267.52 × 196,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,511.68x = 190,004,762,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,004,762,139.03/645,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,347.52

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