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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,048.35, 498,262.29 and 199,903.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,048.35, 498,262.29 and 199,903.39 is: 275,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,048.35 : 498,262.29 = 199,903.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,048.35/498,262.29 = 199,903.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,048.35x = 498,262.29 × 199,903.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,048.35x = 99,604,320,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604,320,880.16/361,048.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,875.30

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