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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,596.29, 498,956.76 and 200,449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,596.29, 498,956.76 and 200,449.89 is: 276,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,596.29 : 498,956.76 = 200,449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,596.29/498,956.76 = 200,449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,596.29x = 498,956.76 × 200,449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,596.29x = 100,015,827,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,015,827,656.76/361,596.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,595.29

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