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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,975.99, 498,152.76 and 197,629.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,975.99, 498,152.76 and 197,629.77 is: 272,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,975.99 : 498,152.76 = 197,629.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,975.99/498,152.76 = 197,629.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,975.99x = 498,152.76 × 197,629.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,975.99x = 98,449,812,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,449,812,892.90/360,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,732.31

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