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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,258.49, 724,609.91 and 199,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,258.49, 724,609.91 and 199,145.14 is: 298,603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,258.49 : 724,609.91 = 199,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,258.49/724,609.91 = 199,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,258.49x = 724,609.91 × 199,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,258.49x = 144,302,540,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,302,540,976.61/483,258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,603.22

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