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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,544.82, 462,898.88 and 199,501.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,544.82, 462,898.88 and 199,501.47 is: 275,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,544.82 : 462,898.88 = 199,501.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,544.82/462,898.88 = 199,501.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,544.82x = 462,898.88 × 199,501.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,544.82x = 92,349,007,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,349,007,894.17/335,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,221.08

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