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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,999.80, 431,999.70 and 199,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,999.80, 431,999.70 and 199,228.60 is: 298,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,999.80 : 431,999.70 = 199,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,999.80/431,999.70 = 199,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,999.80x = 431,999.70 × 199,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,999.80x = 86,066,695,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,066,695,431.42/287,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,842.90

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