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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,158.71, 727,878.38 and 200,796.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,158.71, 727,878.38 and 200,796.69 is: 301,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,158.71 : 727,878.38 = 200,796.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,158.71/727,878.38 = 200,796.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,158.71x = 727,878.38 × 200,796.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,158.71x = 146,155,568,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,155,568,422.58/485,158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,253.11

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