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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,926.67, 502,212.11 and 202,778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,926.67, 502,212.11 and 202,778.25 is: 279,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,926.67 : 502,212.11 = 202,778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,926.67/502,212.11 = 202,778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,926.67x = 502,212.11 × 202,778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,926.67x = 101,837,692,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,837,692,794.61/363,926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,830.25

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