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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,008.13, 693,288.67 and 199,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,008.13, 693,288.67 and 199,352.13 is: 299,147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,008.13 : 693,288.67 = 199,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,008.13/693,288.67 = 199,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,008.13x = 693,288.67 × 199,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,008.13x = 138,208,573,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,208,573,069.37/462,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,147.49

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