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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,164.26, 725,979.73 and 199,790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,164.26, 725,979.73 and 199,790.17 is: 299,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,164.26 : 725,979.73 = 199,790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,164.26/725,979.73 = 199,790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,164.26x = 725,979.73 × 199,790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,164.26x = 145,043,613,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,043,613,015.52/484,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,575.22

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