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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,999.72, 500,951.76 and 199,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,999.72, 500,951.76 and 199,663.13 is: 275,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,999.72 : 500,951.76 = 199,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,999.72/500,951.76 = 199,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,999.72x = 500,951.76 × 199,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,999.72x = 100,021,596,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,021,596,598.43/362,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,541.80

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