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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,270.73, 462,484.26 and 199,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,270.73, 462,484.26 and 199,348.53 is: 274,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,270.73 : 462,484.26 = 199,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,270.73/462,484.26 = 199,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,270.73x = 462,484.26 × 199,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,270.73x = 92,195,557,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,195,557,379.14/335,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,988.39

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