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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,279.58, 659,001.86 and 199,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,279.58, 659,001.86 and 199,410.32 is: 299,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,279.58 : 659,001.86 = 199,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,279.58/659,001.86 = 199,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,279.58x = 659,001.86 × 199,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,279.58x = 131,411,772,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,411,772,881.86/439,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,152.93

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