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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,480.02, 498,846.42 and 200,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,480.02, 498,846.42 and 200,338.26 is: 276,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,480.02 : 498,846.42 = 200,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,480.02/498,846.42 = 200,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,480.02x = 498,846.42 × 200,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,480.02x = 99,938,023,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,938,023,790.03/361,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,469.01

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