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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,627.29, 499,057.44 and 200,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,627.29, 499,057.44 and 200,497.32 is: 276,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,627.29 : 499,057.44 = 200,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,627.29/499,057.44 = 200,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,627.29x = 499,057.44 × 200,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,627.29x = 100,059,679,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,059,679,246.06/361,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,692.83

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