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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,282.58, 659,006.36 and 199,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,282.58, 659,006.36 and 199,413.32 is: 299,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,282.58 : 659,006.36 = 199,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,282.58/659,006.36 = 199,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,282.58x = 659,006.36 × 199,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,282.58x = 131,414,646,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,414,646,148.72/439,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,157.43

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