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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,979.75, 460,893.68 and 199,843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,979.75, 460,893.68 and 199,843.75 is: 275,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,979.75 : 460,893.68 = 199,843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,979.75/460,893.68 = 199,843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,979.75x = 460,893.68 × 199,843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,979.75x = 92,106,721,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,106,721,362.50/333,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,785.35

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