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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,007.53, 499,562.76 and 200,859.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,007.53, 499,562.76 and 200,859.11 is: 277,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,007.53 : 499,562.76 = 200,859.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,007.53/499,562.76 = 200,859.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,007.53x = 499,562.76 × 200,859.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,007.53x = 100,341,731,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,341,731,362.74/362,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,181.34

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