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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,141.67, 970,712.51 and 197,862.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,141.67, 970,712.51 and 197,862.55 is: 296,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,141.67 : 970,712.51 = 197,862.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,141.67/970,712.51 = 197,862.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,141.67x = 970,712.51 × 197,862.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,141.67x = 192,067,649,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,067,649,129.41/647,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,793.82

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