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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,002.40, 498,179.28 and 199,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,002.40, 498,179.28 and 199,858.72 is: 275,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,002.40 : 498,179.28 = 199,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,002.40/498,179.28 = 199,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,002.40x = 498,179.28 × 199,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,002.40x = 99,565,473,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,565,473,231.32/361,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,802.80

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