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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,222.44, 433,268.64 and 199,249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,222.44, 433,268.64 and 199,249.26 is: 298,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,222.44 : 433,268.64 = 199,249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,222.44/433,268.64 = 199,249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,222.44x = 433,268.64 × 199,249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,222.44x = 86,328,455,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,328,455,901.21/289,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,484.64

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