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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,567.26, 498,910.42 and 200,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,567.26, 498,910.42 and 200,422.26 is: 276,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,567.26 : 498,910.42 = 200,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,567.26/498,910.42 = 200,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,567.26x = 498,910.42 × 200,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,567.26x = 99,992,753,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,992,753,913.95/361,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,553.67

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