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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,045.44, 498,258.28 and 199,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,045.44, 498,258.28 and 199,900.49 is: 275,871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,045.44 : 498,258.28 = 199,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,045.44/498,258.28 = 199,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,045.44x = 498,258.28 × 199,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,045.44x = 99,602,071,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,602,071,479.26/361,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,871.29

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