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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,382.30, 502,848.24 and 203,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,382.30, 502,848.24 and 203,247.78 is: 280,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,382.30 : 502,848.24 = 203,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,382.30/502,848.24 = 203,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,382.30x = 502,848.24 × 203,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,382.30x = 102,202,788,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,202,788,456.91/364,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,482.31

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