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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,023.84, 498,231.27 and 199,896.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,023.84, 498,231.27 and 199,896.63 is: 275,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,023.84 : 498,231.27 = 199,896.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,023.84/498,231.27 = 199,896.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,023.84x = 498,231.27 × 199,896.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,023.84x = 99,594,751,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,594,751,833.62/361,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,867.52

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