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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,414.89, 495,991.15 and 198,279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,414.89, 495,991.15 and 198,279.97 is: 273,625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,414.89 : 495,991.15 = 198,279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,414.89/495,991.15 = 198,279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,414.89x = 495,991.15 × 198,279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,414.89x = 98,345,110,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345,110,342.27/359,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,625.59

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