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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,200.24, 524,458.64 and 199,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,200.24, 524,458.64 and 199,985.76 is: 299,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,200.24 : 524,458.64 = 199,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,200.24/524,458.64 = 199,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,200.24x = 524,458.64 × 199,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,200.24x = 104,884,259,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,884,259,708.97/350,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,497.97

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