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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,723.05, 489,533.73 and 199,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,723.05, 489,533.73 and 199,727.67 is: 275,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,723.05 : 489,533.73 = 199,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,723.05/489,533.73 = 199,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,723.05x = 489,533.73 × 199,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,723.05x = 97,773,432,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,773,432,366.08/354,723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,633.15

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