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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,534.24, 462,884.72 and 199,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,534.24, 462,884.72 and 199,491.06 is: 275,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,534.24 : 462,884.72 = 199,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,534.24/462,884.72 = 199,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,534.24x = 462,884.72 × 199,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,534.24x = 92,341,363,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,341,363,450.60/335,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,206.98

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