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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,444.72, 399,481.68 and 198,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,444.72, 399,481.68 and 198,726.40 is: 274,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,444.72 : 399,481.68 = 198,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,444.72/399,481.68 = 198,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,444.72x = 399,481.68 × 198,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,444.72x = 79,387,556,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,387,556,132.35/289,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,275.36

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