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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,833.28, 977,562.96 and 196,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,833.28, 977,562.96 and 196,468.62 is: 294,646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,833.28 : 977,562.96 = 196,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,833.28/977,562.96 = 196,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,833.28x = 977,562.96 × 196,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,833.28x = 192,060,445,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,060,445,714.32/651,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,646.58

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