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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,046.43, 498,248.01 and 199,904.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,046.43, 498,248.01 and 199,904.31 is: 275,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,046.43 : 498,248.01 = 199,904.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,046.43/498,248.01 = 199,904.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,046.43x = 498,248.01 × 199,904.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,046.43x = 99,601,924,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,601,924,647.92/361,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,870.13

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