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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,382.04, 502,847.90 and 203,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,382.04, 502,847.90 and 203,247.52 is: 280,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,382.04 : 502,847.90 = 203,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,382.04/502,847.90 = 203,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,382.04x = 502,847.90 × 203,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,382.04x = 102,202,590,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,202,590,377.45/364,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,481.97

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