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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,294.33, 970,785.58 and 198,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,294.33, 970,785.58 and 198,019.08 is: 296,980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,294.33 : 970,785.58 = 198,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,294.33/970,785.58 = 198,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,294.33x = 970,785.58 × 198,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,294.33x = 192,234,067,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,234,067,428.87/647,294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,980.92

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