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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,840.06, 971,946.88 and 198,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,840.06, 971,946.88 and 198,627.24 is: 297,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,840.06 : 971,946.88 = 198,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,840.06/971,946.88 = 198,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,840.06x = 971,946.88 × 198,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,840.06x = 193,055,126,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,055,126,201.01/647,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,998.13

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