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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,684.63, 635,219.01 and 198,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,684.63, 635,219.01 and 198,929.34 is: 298,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,684.63 : 635,219.01 = 198,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,684.63/635,219.01 = 198,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,684.63x = 635,219.01 × 198,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,684.63x = 126,363,698,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,363,698,414.75/423,684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,249.43

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