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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,057.98, 498,219.79 and 199,872.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,057.98, 498,219.79 and 199,872.66 is: 275,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,057.98 : 498,219.79 = 199,872.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,057.98/498,219.79 = 199,872.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,057.98x = 498,219.79 × 199,872.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,057.98x = 99,580,515,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,580,515,873.20/361,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,802.01

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