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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,452.32, 1,137,746.52 and 197,491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,452.32, 1,137,746.52 and 197,491.68 is: 296,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,452.32 : 1,137,746.52 = 197,491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,452.32/1,137,746.52 = 197,491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,452.32x = 1,137,746.52 × 197,491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,452.32x = 224,695,471,648.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,695,471,648.95/758,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,255.24

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