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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,026.84, 498,235.41 and 199,899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,026.84, 498,235.41 and 199,899.63 is: 275,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,026.84 : 498,235.41 = 199,899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,026.84/498,235.41 = 199,899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,026.84x = 498,235.41 × 199,899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,026.84x = 99,597,074,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597,074,111.90/361,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,871.66

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