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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,370.97, 502,832.71 and 203,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,370.97, 502,832.71 and 203,221.88 is: 280,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,370.97 : 502,832.71 = 203,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,370.97/502,832.71 = 203,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,370.97x = 502,832.71 × 203,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,370.97x = 102,186,608,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,186,608,651.70/364,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,446.62

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