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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,189.07, 524,441.85 and 199,974.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,189.07, 524,441.85 and 199,974.57 is: 299,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,189.07 : 524,441.85 = 199,974.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,189.07/524,441.85 = 199,974.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,189.07x = 524,441.85 × 199,974.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,189.07x = 104,875,033,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,875,033,443.76/350,189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,481.17

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