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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,466.40, 971,199.60 and 198,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,466.40, 971,199.60 and 198,186.40 is: 297,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,466.40 : 971,199.60 = 198,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,466.40/971,199.60 = 198,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,466.40x = 971,199.60 × 198,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,466.40x = 192,478,552,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,478,552,405.44/647,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,279.60

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