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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,294.97, 499,965.15 and 198,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,294.97, 499,965.15 and 198,954.60 is: 274,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,294.97 : 499,965.15 = 198,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,294.97/499,965.15 = 198,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,294.97x = 499,965.15 × 198,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,294.97x = 99,470,366,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,470,366,432.19/362,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,556.30

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