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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,930.98, 677,875.96 and 199,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,930.98, 677,875.96 and 199,143.84 is: 298,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,930.98 : 677,875.96 = 199,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,930.98/677,875.96 = 199,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,930.98x = 677,875.96 × 199,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,930.98x = 134,994,821,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,994,821,718.09/451,930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,706.72

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