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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,002.86, 499,591.26 and 200,888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,002.86, 499,591.26 and 200,888.33 is: 277,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,002.86 : 499,591.26 = 200,888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,002.86/499,591.26 = 200,888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,002.86x = 499,591.26 × 200,888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,002.86x = 100,362,051,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,362,051,406.04/362,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,241.05

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