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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,872.90, 971,996 and 198,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,872.90, 971,996 and 198,659.94 is: 298,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,872.90 : 971,996 = 198,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,872.90/971,996 = 198,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,872.90x = 971,996 × 198,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,872.90x = 193,096,667,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,096,667,040.24/647,872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,047.14

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