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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,484.46, 497,471.80 and 199,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,484.46, 497,471.80 and 199,350.44 is: 275,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,484.46 : 497,471.80 = 199,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,484.46/497,471.80 = 199,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,484.46x = 497,471.80 × 199,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,484.46x = 99,171,222,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,171,222,217.59/360,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,105.40

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