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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,289.43, 462,676.21 and 199,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,289.43, 462,676.21 and 199,316.35 is: 275,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,289.43 : 462,676.21 = 199,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,289.43/462,676.21 = 199,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,289.43x = 462,676.21 × 199,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,289.43x = 92,218,933,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218,933,409.03/335,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,042.77

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