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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,259.58, 969,425.58 and 196,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,259.58, 969,425.58 and 196,995.12 is: 295,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,259.58 : 969,425.58 = 196,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,259.58/969,425.58 = 196,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,259.58x = 969,425.58 × 196,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,259.58x = 190,972,108,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,972,108,463.17/646,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,503.72

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