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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,477.96, 501,614.28 and 202,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,477.96, 501,614.28 and 202,322.76 is: 279,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,477.96 : 501,614.28 = 202,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,477.96/501,614.28 = 202,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,477.96x = 501,614.28 × 202,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,477.96x = 101,487,985,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,487,985,585.01/363,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,213.59

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