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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,571.04, 498,960.09 and 200,424.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,571.04, 498,960.09 and 200,424.69 is: 276,581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,571.04 : 498,960.09 = 200,424.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,571.04/498,960.09 = 200,424.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,571.04x = 498,960.09 × 200,424.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,571.04x = 100,003,921,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,003,921,360.62/361,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,581.67

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