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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,958.41, 492,598 and 203,994.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,958.41, 492,598 and 203,994.85 is: 281,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,958.41 : 492,598 = 203,994.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,958.41/492,598 = 203,994.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,958.41x = 492,598 × 203,994.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,958.41x = 100,487,455,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,487,455,120.30/356,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,510.26

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