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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,423.82, 1,137,703.77 and 197,463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,423.82, 1,137,703.77 and 197,463.18 is: 296,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,423.82 : 1,137,703.77 = 197,463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,423.82/1,137,703.77 = 197,463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,423.82x = 1,137,703.77 × 197,463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,423.82x = 224,654,604,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,654,604,322.19/758,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,212.48

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