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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,595.97, 498,968.82 and 200,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,595.97, 498,968.82 and 200,437.29 is: 276,584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,595.97 : 498,968.82 = 200,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,595.97/498,968.82 = 200,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,595.97x = 498,968.82 × 200,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,595.97x = 100,011,958,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,011,958,075.30/361,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,584.82

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