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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,008.61, 499,571.88 and 200,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,008.61, 499,571.88 and 200,864.81 is: 277,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,008.61 : 499,571.88 = 200,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,008.61/499,571.88 = 200,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,008.61x = 499,571.88 × 200,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,008.61x = 100,346,408,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,346,408,259.68/362,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,193.43

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