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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,828.80, 499,316.94 and 198,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,828.80, 499,316.94 and 198,486 is: 273,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,828.80 : 499,316.94 = 198,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,828.80/499,316.94 = 198,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,828.80x = 499,316.94 × 198,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,828.80x = 99,107,422,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,107,422,152.84/361,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,906.95

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