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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,352.78, 483,487.38 and 199,449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,352.78, 483,487.38 and 199,449.78 is: 275,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,352.78 : 483,487.38 = 199,449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,352.78/483,487.38 = 199,449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,352.78x = 483,487.38 × 199,449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,352.78x = 96,431,451,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431,451,573.78/350,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,241.01

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