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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,539.18, 498,953.93 and 200,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,539.18, 498,953.93 and 200,444.76 is: 276,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,539.18 : 498,953.93 = 200,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,539.18/498,953.93 = 200,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,539.18x = 498,953.93 × 200,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,539.18x = 100,012,699,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,012,699,747.68/361,539.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,630.32

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