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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,567.55, 498,910.77 and 200,422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,567.55, 498,910.77 and 200,422.50 is: 276,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,567.55 : 498,910.77 = 200,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,567.55/498,910.77 = 200,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,567.55x = 498,910.77 × 200,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,567.55x = 99,992,943,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,992,943,800.33/361,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,553.98

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