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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,293.13, 804,439.69 and 199,418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,293.13, 804,439.69 and 199,418.58 is: 299,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,293.13 : 804,439.69 = 199,418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,293.13/804,439.69 = 199,418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,293.13x = 804,439.69 × 199,418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,293.13x = 160,420,220,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,420,220,176.89/536,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,127.87

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