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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,012.63, 499,577.51 and 200,868.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,012.63, 499,577.51 and 200,868.82 is: 277,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,012.63 : 499,577.51 = 200,868.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,012.63/499,577.51 = 200,868.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,012.63x = 499,577.51 × 200,868.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,012.63x = 100,349,544,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,349,544,932.24/362,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,199.02

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