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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,422.36, 497,362.76 and 199,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,422.36, 497,362.76 and 199,268 is: 274,978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,422.36 : 497,362.76 = 199,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,422.36/497,362.76 = 199,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,422.36x = 497,362.76 × 199,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,422.36x = 99,108,482,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,108,482,459.68/360,422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,978.73

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