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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,479.60, 498,841.84 and 200,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,479.60, 498,841.84 and 200,358.88 is: 276,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,479.60 : 498,841.84 = 200,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,479.60/498,841.84 = 200,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,479.60x = 498,841.84 × 200,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,479.60x = 99,947,392,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,947,392,359.54/361,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,495.25

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