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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,019.94, 499,590.96 and 200,889.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,019.94, 499,590.96 and 200,889.98 is: 277,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,019.94 : 499,590.96 = 200,889.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,019.94/499,590.96 = 200,889.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,019.94x = 499,590.96 × 200,889.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,019.94x = 100,362,817,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,362,817,962.58/362,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,230.08

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