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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,201.17, 524,459.64 and 199,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,201.17, 524,459.64 and 199,986.18 is: 299,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,201.17 : 524,459.64 = 199,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,201.17/524,459.64 = 199,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,201.17x = 524,459.64 × 199,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,201.17x = 104,884,679,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,884,679,967.78/350,201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,498.37

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