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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,735.62, 499,220.76 and 200,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,735.62, 499,220.76 and 200,606.10 is: 276,850.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,735.62 : 499,220.76 = 200,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,735.62/499,220.76 = 200,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,735.62x = 499,220.76 × 200,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,735.62x = 100,146,729,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,146,729,702.64/361,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,850.62

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