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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,932.09, 499,466.88 and 200,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,932.09, 499,466.88 and 200,787.14 is: 277,086.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,932.09 : 499,466.88 = 200,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,932.09/499,466.88 = 200,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,932.09x = 499,466.88 × 200,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,932.09x = 100,286,526,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,286,526,359.92/361,932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,086.58

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