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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,079.91, 498,283.79 and 199,934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,079.91, 498,283.79 and 199,934.46 is: 275,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,079.91 : 498,283.79 = 199,934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,079.91/498,283.79 = 199,934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,079.91x = 498,283.79 × 199,934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,079.91x = 99,624,099,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,624,099,480.73/361,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,905.96

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