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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,290.43, 462,677.59 and 199,317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,290.43, 462,677.59 and 199,317.35 is: 275,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,290.43 : 462,677.59 = 199,317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,290.43/462,677.59 = 199,317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,290.43x = 462,677.59 × 199,317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,290.43x = 92,219,671,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219,671,143.19/335,290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,044.15

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