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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,213.89, 812,465.36 and 200,186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,213.89, 812,465.36 and 200,186.98 is: 299,964.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,213.89 : 812,465.36 = 200,186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,213.89/812,465.36 = 200,186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,213.89x = 812,465.36 × 200,186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,213.89x = 162,644,986,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,644,986,773.01/542,213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,964.63

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