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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,571.63, 494,828.85 and 199,595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,571.63, 494,828.85 and 199,595.63 is: 275,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,571.63 : 494,828.85 = 199,595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,571.63/494,828.85 = 199,595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,571.63x = 494,828.85 × 199,595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,571.63x = 98,765,673,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,765,673,583.78/358,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,441.97

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