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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,016.44, 499,586.13 and 200,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,016.44, 499,586.13 and 200,886.48 is: 277,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,016.44 : 499,586.13 = 200,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,016.44/499,586.13 = 200,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,016.44x = 499,586.13 × 200,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,016.44x = 100,360,099,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,360,099,112.52/362,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,225.25

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