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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,486.65, 462,795.13 and 199,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,486.65, 462,795.13 and 199,423.82 is: 275,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,486.65 : 462,795.13 = 199,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,486.65/462,795.13 = 199,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,486.65x = 462,795.13 × 199,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,486.65x = 92,292,372,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,292,372,702.00/335,486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,099.99

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