Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,057.73, 502,402 and 202,923
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364,057.73, 502,402 and 202,923 is: 280,035.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,057.73 : 502,402 = 202,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,057.73/502,402 = 202,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,057.73x = 502,402 × 202,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,057.73x = 101,948,921,046 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,948,921,046/364,057.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,035.04
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