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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,736.11, 499,194.87 and 200,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,736.11, 499,194.87 and 200,587 is: 276,809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,736.11 : 499,194.87 = 200,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,736.11/499,194.87 = 200,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,736.11x = 499,194.87 × 200,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,736.11x = 100,132,001,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,132,001,388.69/361,736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,809.53

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