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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,828.59, 640,312.37 and 199,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,828.59, 640,312.37 and 199,351.68 is: 299,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,828.59 : 640,312.37 = 199,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,828.59/640,312.37 = 199,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,828.59x = 640,312.37 × 199,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,828.59x = 127,647,347,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,647,347,075.00/426,828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,059.97

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