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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,050.60, 498,265.40 and 199,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,050.60, 498,265.40 and 199,905.64 is: 275,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,050.60 : 498,265.40 = 199,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,050.60/498,265.40 = 199,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,050.60x = 498,265.40 × 199,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,050.60x = 99,606,063,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,063,676.86/361,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,878.41

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