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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,543.40, 488,315.10 and 199,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,543.40, 488,315.10 and 199,572.20 is: 299,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,543.40 : 488,315.10 = 199,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,543.40/488,315.10 = 199,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,543.40x = 488,315.10 × 199,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,543.40x = 97,454,118,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,454,118,800.22/325,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,358.30

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