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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,474.06, 462,919.63 and 199,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,474.06, 462,919.63 and 199,481.73 is: 275,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,474.06 : 462,919.63 = 199,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,474.06/462,919.63 = 199,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,474.06x = 462,919.63 × 199,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,474.06x = 92,344,007,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,344,007,439.07/335,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,264.23

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