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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,052.31, 627,091.47 and 198,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,052.31, 627,091.47 and 198,914.15 is: 298,377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,052.31 : 627,091.47 = 198,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,052.31/627,091.47 = 198,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,052.31x = 627,091.47 × 198,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,052.31x = 124,737,363,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,737,363,591.84/418,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,377.41

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