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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,369.97, 502,831.33 and 203,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,369.97, 502,831.33 and 203,220.88 is: 280,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,369.97 : 502,831.33 = 203,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,369.97/502,831.33 = 203,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,369.97x = 502,831.33 × 203,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,369.97x = 102,185,823,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,185,823,609.04/364,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,445.24

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