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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,476.48, 414,723.36 and 198,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,476.48, 414,723.36 and 198,518.72 is: 273,999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,476.48 : 414,723.36 = 198,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,476.48/414,723.36 = 198,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,476.48x = 414,723.36 × 198,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,476.48x = 82,330,350,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330,350,581.30/300,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,999.32

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