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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,187.48, 524,439.14 and 199,972.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,187.48, 524,439.14 and 199,972.47 is: 299,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,187.48 : 524,439.14 = 199,972.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,187.48/524,439.14 = 199,972.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,187.48x = 524,439.14 × 199,972.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,187.48x = 104,873,391,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,873,391,650.75/350,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,477.85

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