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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,007.18, 499,562.24 and 200,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,007.18, 499,562.24 and 200,858.76 is: 277,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,007.18 : 499,562.24 = 200,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,007.18/499,562.24 = 200,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,007.18x = 499,562.24 × 200,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,007.18x = 100,341,452,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,341,452,069.22/362,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,180.83

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