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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,053.31, 627,092.97 and 198,915.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,053.31, 627,092.97 and 198,915.15 is: 298,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,053.31 : 627,092.97 = 198,915.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,053.31/627,092.97 = 198,915.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,053.31x = 627,092.97 × 198,915.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,053.31x = 124,738,292,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,738,292,191.50/418,053.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,378.91

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