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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,791.48, 971,826.45 and 198,543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,791.48, 971,826.45 and 198,543.34 is: 297,857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,791.48 : 971,826.45 = 198,543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,791.48/971,826.45 = 198,543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,791.48x = 971,826.45 × 198,543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,791.48x = 192,949,669,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,949,669,283.34/647,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,857.68

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