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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,370.83, 462,659.08 and 199,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,370.83, 462,659.08 and 199,327.47 is: 274,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,370.83 : 462,659.08 = 199,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,370.83/462,659.08 = 199,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,370.83x = 462,659.08 × 199,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,370.83x = 92,220,663,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,220,663,888.93/335,370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,981.17

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