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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,145.40, 970,545.30 and 197,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,145.40, 970,545.30 and 197,865.40 is: 296,745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,145.40 : 970,545.30 = 197,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,145.40/970,545.30 = 197,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,145.40x = 970,545.30 × 197,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,145.40x = 192,037,334,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,037,334,002.62/647,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,745.27

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