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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,637.12, 483,887.52 and 199,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,637.12, 483,887.52 and 199,730.88 is: 275,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,637.12 : 483,887.52 = 199,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,637.12/483,887.52 = 199,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,637.12x = 483,887.52 × 199,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,637.12x = 96,647,280,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,647,280,190.62/350,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,633.34

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