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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,566.57, 498,909.48 and 200,421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,566.57, 498,909.48 and 200,421.57 is: 276,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,566.57 : 498,909.48 = 200,421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,566.57/498,909.48 = 200,421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,566.57x = 498,909.48 × 200,421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,566.57x = 99,992,221,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,992,221,269.48/361,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,552.73

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