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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,436.27, 392,309.26 and 198,399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,436.27, 392,309.26 and 198,399.69 is: 273,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,436.27 : 392,309.26 = 198,399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,436.27/392,309.26 = 198,399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,436.27x = 392,309.26 × 198,399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,436.27x = 77,834,035,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834,035,568.13/284,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,643.15

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