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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,919, 500,828.28 and 203,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,919, 500,828.28 and 203,943 is: 281,441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,919 : 500,828.28 = 203,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,919/500,828.28 = 203,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,919x = 500,828.28 × 203,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,919x = 102,140,421,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,140,421,908.04/362,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,441.37

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