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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,534.40, 1,137,866.76 and 197,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,534.40, 1,137,866.76 and 197,568 is: 296,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,534.40 : 1,137,866.76 = 197,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,534.40/1,137,866.76 = 197,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,534.40x = 1,137,866.76 × 197,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,534.40x = 224,806,060,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,806,060,039.68/758,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,368.97

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