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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,619.72, 499,064.68 and 200,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,619.72, 499,064.68 and 200,525.28 is: 276,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,619.72 : 499,064.68 = 200,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,619.72/499,064.68 = 200,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,619.72x = 499,064.68 × 200,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,619.72x = 100,075,084,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,075,084,695.11/361,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,741.23

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