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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,462.93, 501,593.58 and 202,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,462.93, 501,593.58 and 202,307.76 is: 279,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,462.93 : 501,593.58 = 202,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,462.93/501,593.58 = 202,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,462.93x = 501,593.58 × 202,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,462.93x = 101,476,273,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,476,273,600.18/363,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,192.91

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