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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,566.05, 498,908.70 and 200,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,566.05, 498,908.70 and 200,421 is: 276,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,566.05 : 498,908.70 = 200,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,566.05/498,908.70 = 200,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,566.05x = 498,908.70 × 200,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,566.05x = 99,991,780,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,991,780,562.70/361,566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,551.91

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