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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,625.70, 499,072.98 and 200,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,625.70, 499,072.98 and 200,531.28 is: 276,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,625.70 : 499,072.98 = 200,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,625.70/499,072.98 = 200,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,625.70x = 499,072.98 × 200,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,625.70x = 100,079,743,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,079,743,492.81/361,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,749.53

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