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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,382, 599,473.94 and 186,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,382, 599,473.94 and 186,295.28 is: 279,629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,382 : 599,473.94 = 186,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,382/599,473.94 = 186,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,382x = 599,473.94 × 186,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,382x = 111,679,165,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,679,165,505.00/399,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,629.94

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