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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,382.64, 502,848.92 and 203,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,382.64, 502,848.92 and 203,248.13 is: 280,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,382.64 : 502,848.92 = 203,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,382.64/502,848.92 = 203,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,382.64x = 502,848.92 × 203,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,382.64x = 102,203,099,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,203,099,132.03/364,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,482.90

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