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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,439.60, 971,123.58 and 198,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,439.60, 971,123.58 and 198,160.14 is: 297,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,439.60 : 971,123.58 = 198,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,439.60/971,123.58 = 198,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,439.60x = 971,123.58 × 198,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,439.60x = 192,437,984,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,437,984,570.10/647,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,229.25

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