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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,007.13, 693,287.17 and 199,351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,007.13, 693,287.17 and 199,351.13 is: 299,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,007.13 : 693,287.17 = 199,351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,007.13/693,287.17 = 199,351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,007.13x = 693,287.17 × 199,351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,007.13x = 138,207,576,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,207,576,789.19/462,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,145.99

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