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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,640.12, 483,891.66 and 199,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,640.12, 483,891.66 and 199,733.88 is: 275,637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,640.12 : 483,891.66 = 199,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,640.12/483,891.66 = 199,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,640.12x = 483,891.66 × 199,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,640.12x = 96,649,558,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,649,558,751.44/350,640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,637.48

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