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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,461.29, 583,237.10 and 199,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,461.29, 583,237.10 and 199,057.75 is: 298,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,461.29 : 583,237.10 = 199,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,461.29/583,237.10 = 199,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,461.29x = 583,237.10 × 199,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,461.29x = 116,097,863,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,097,863,882.08/388,461.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,865.98

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