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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,012.03, 725,485.11 and 199,546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,012.03, 725,485.11 and 199,546.55 is: 299,100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,012.03 : 725,485.11 = 199,546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,012.03/725,485.11 = 199,546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,012.03x = 725,485.11 × 199,546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,012.03x = 144,768,049,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,768,049,779.14/484,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,100.11

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