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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,927.95, 499,461.15 and 200,782.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,927.95, 499,461.15 and 200,782.99 is: 277,080.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,927.95 : 499,461.15 = 200,782.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,927.95/499,461.15 = 200,782.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,927.95x = 499,461.15 × 200,782.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,927.95x = 100,283,303,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,283,303,085.84/361,927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,080.85

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