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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,929.67, 499,463.54 and 200,784.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,929.67, 499,463.54 and 200,784.73 is: 277,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,929.67 : 499,463.54 = 200,784.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,929.67/499,463.54 = 200,784.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,929.67x = 499,463.54 × 200,784.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,929.67x = 100,284,652,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,284,652,023.74/361,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,083.26

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