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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,052.68, 499,592.15 and 200,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,052.68, 499,592.15 and 200,914.52 is: 277,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,052.68 : 499,592.15 = 200,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,052.68/499,592.15 = 200,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,052.68x = 499,592.15 × 200,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,052.68x = 100,375,313,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,375,313,510.49/362,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,239.53

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