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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,336.74, 779,106.10 and 199,465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,336.74, 779,106.10 and 199,465.21 is: 299,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,336.74 : 779,106.10 = 199,465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,336.74/779,106.10 = 199,465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,336.74x = 779,106.10 × 199,465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,336.74x = 155,404,557,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,404,557,953.25/519,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,236.60

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