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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,179.59, 499,807.46 and 201,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,179.59, 499,807.46 and 201,034.26 is: 277,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,179.59 : 499,807.46 = 201,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,179.59/499,807.46 = 201,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,179.59x = 499,807.46 × 201,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,179.59x = 100,478,421,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,478,421,858.41/362,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,427.07

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