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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,479.61, 498,841.85 and 200,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,479.61, 498,841.85 and 200,358.86 is: 276,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,479.61 : 498,841.85 = 200,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,479.61/498,841.85 = 200,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,479.61x = 498,841.85 × 200,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,479.61x = 99,947,383,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,947,383,384.50/361,479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,495.22

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