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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,379.29, 502,844.10 and 203,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,379.29, 502,844.10 and 203,244.78 is: 280,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,379.29 : 502,844.10 = 203,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,379.29/502,844.10 = 203,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,379.29x = 502,844.10 × 203,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,379.29x = 102,200,437,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,200,437,917.05/364,379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,478.17

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