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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,917, 500,825.48 and 203,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,917, 500,825.48 and 203,941 is: 281,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,917 : 500,825.48 = 203,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,917/500,825.48 = 203,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,917x = 500,825.48 × 203,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,917x = 102,138,849,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138,849,216.68/362,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,438.59

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