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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,575.16, 413,582.46 and 207,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,575.16, 413,582.46 and 207,827 is: 286,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,575.16 : 413,582.46 = 207,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,575.16/413,582.46 = 207,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,575.16x = 413,582.46 × 207,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,575.16x = 85,953,601,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,953,601,914.42/299,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,918.32

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