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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,927.72, 499,460.84 and 200,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,927.72, 499,460.84 and 200,782.76 is: 277,080.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,927.72 : 499,460.84 = 200,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,927.72/499,460.84 = 200,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,927.72x = 499,460.84 × 200,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,927.72x = 100,283,126,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,283,126,211.86/361,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,080.54

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