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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,453.20, 498,806.70 and 200,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,453.20, 498,806.70 and 200,311 is: 276,429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,453.20 : 498,806.70 = 200,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,453.20/498,806.70 = 200,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,453.20x = 498,806.70 × 200,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,453.20x = 99,916,468,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,916,468,883.70/361,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,429.89

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