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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,563.57, 498,961.89 and 200,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,563.57, 498,961.89 and 200,421.36 is: 276,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,563.57 : 498,961.89 = 200,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,563.57/498,961.89 = 200,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,563.57x = 498,961.89 × 200,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,563.57x = 100,002,620,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,002,620,581.97/361,563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,583.78

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