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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,982.82, 499,544.46 and 200,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,982.82, 499,544.46 and 200,831.88 is: 277,152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,982.82 : 499,544.46 = 200,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,982.82/499,544.46 = 200,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,982.82x = 499,544.46 × 200,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,982.82x = 100,324,453,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,324,453,045.39/361,982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,152.53

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