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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,285.73, 488,878.86 and 199,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,285.73, 488,878.86 and 199,220.59 is: 274,904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,285.73 : 488,878.86 = 199,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,285.73/488,878.86 = 199,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,285.73x = 488,878.86 × 199,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,285.73x = 97,394,734,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,394,734,927.73/354,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,904.48

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