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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,231.04, 1,137,346.02 and 197,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,231.04, 1,137,346.02 and 197,265.54 is: 295,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,231.04 : 1,137,346.02 = 197,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,231.04/1,137,346.02 = 197,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,231.04x = 1,137,346.02 × 197,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,231.04x = 224,359,176,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,359,176,802.15/758,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,898.17

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