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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,618.72, 499,063.30 and 200,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,618.72, 499,063.30 and 200,524.28 is: 276,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,618.72 : 499,063.30 = 200,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,618.72/499,063.30 = 200,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,618.72x = 499,063.30 × 200,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,618.72x = 100,074,308,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,074,308,906.92/361,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,739.85

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