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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,591.66, 498,996.48 and 200,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,591.66, 498,996.48 and 200,446.30 is: 276,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,591.66 : 498,996.48 = 200,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,591.66/498,996.48 = 200,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,591.66x = 498,996.48 × 200,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,591.66x = 100,021,998,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,021,998,129.02/361,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,615.89

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