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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,209.62, 524,472.15 and 199,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,209.62, 524,472.15 and 199,994.58 is: 299,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,209.62 : 524,472.15 = 199,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,209.62/524,472.15 = 199,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,209.62x = 524,472.15 × 199,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,209.62x = 104,891,587,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,891,587,360.95/350,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,510.87

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