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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,046.58, 498,259.85 and 199,901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,046.58, 498,259.85 and 199,901.62 is: 275,872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,046.58 : 498,259.85 = 199,901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,046.58/498,259.85 = 199,901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,046.58x = 498,259.85 × 199,901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,046.58x = 99,602,951,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,602,951,442.10/361,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,872.86

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