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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,365.98, 502,825.81 and 203,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,365.98, 502,825.81 and 203,216.88 is: 280,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,365.98 : 502,825.81 = 203,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,365.98/502,825.81 = 203,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,365.98x = 502,825.81 × 203,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,365.98x = 102,182,692,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,182,692,291.67/364,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,439.72

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