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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,486.89, 462,795.45 and 199,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,486.89, 462,795.45 and 199,424.06 is: 275,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,486.89 : 462,795.45 = 199,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,486.89/462,795.45 = 199,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,486.89x = 462,795.45 × 199,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,486.89x = 92,292,547,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,292,547,588.53/335,486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,100.31

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