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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,323.78, 498,626.46 and 200,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,323.78, 498,626.46 and 200,188.86 is: 276,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,323.78 : 498,626.46 = 200,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,323.78/498,626.46 = 200,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,323.78x = 498,626.46 × 200,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,323.78x = 99,819,462,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,819,462,593.24/361,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,260.43

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