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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,483.61, 498,847.37 and 200,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,483.61, 498,847.37 and 200,362.86 is: 276,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,483.61 : 498,847.37 = 200,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,483.61/498,847.37 = 200,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,483.61x = 498,847.37 × 200,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,483.61x = 99,950,484,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,950,484,754.86/361,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,500.74

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