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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.60, 971,874.12 and 198,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.60, 971,874.12 and 198,611.60 is: 297,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.60 : 971,874.12 = 198,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.60/971,874.12 = 198,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.60x = 971,874.12 × 198,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.60x = 193,025,473,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,025,473,971.79/647,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,879.00

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