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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,475.22, 725,217.15 and 199,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,475.22, 725,217.15 and 199,098.26 is: 298,649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,475.22 : 725,217.15 = 199,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,475.22/725,217.15 = 199,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,475.22x = 725,217.15 × 199,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,475.22x = 144,389,472,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,389,472,687.16/483,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,649.17

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