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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,486.61, 498,851.51 and 200,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,486.61, 498,851.51 and 200,365.86 is: 276,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,486.61 : 498,851.51 = 200,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,486.61/498,851.51 = 200,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,486.61x = 498,851.51 × 200,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,486.61x = 99,952,810,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,952,810,811.62/361,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,504.88

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