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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,983.26, 698,859.24 and 199,713.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,983.26, 698,859.24 and 199,713.58 is: 299,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,983.26 : 698,859.24 = 199,713.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,983.26/698,859.24 = 199,713.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,983.26x = 698,859.24 × 199,713.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,983.26x = 139,571,680,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,571,680,736.48/465,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,520.80

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