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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,405.36, 971,250.31 and 198,160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,405.36, 971,250.31 and 198,160.89 is: 297,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,405.36 : 971,250.31 = 198,160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,405.36/971,250.31 = 198,160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,405.36x = 971,250.31 × 198,160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,405.36x = 192,463,825,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,463,825,842.38/647,405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,284.88

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