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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,978, 460,891.26 and 199,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,978, 460,891.26 and 199,842 is: 275,782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,978 : 460,891.26 = 199,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,978/460,891.26 = 199,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,978x = 460,891.26 × 199,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,978x = 92,105,431,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,105,431,180.92/333,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,782.93

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