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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,394.61, 501,501.08 and 202,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,394.61, 501,501.08 and 202,259.98 is: 279,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,394.61 : 501,501.08 = 202,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,394.61/501,501.08 = 202,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,394.61x = 501,501.08 × 202,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,394.61x = 101,433,598,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,433,598,410.78/363,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,127.97

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