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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,812.09, 499,331.34 and 200,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,812.09, 499,331.34 and 200,719.04 is: 277,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,812.09 : 499,331.34 = 200,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,812.09/499,331.34 = 200,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,812.09x = 499,331.34 × 200,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,812.09x = 100,225,304,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,225,304,710.06/361,812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,009.27

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