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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,383.01, 502,849.43 and 203,248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,383.01, 502,849.43 and 203,248.49 is: 280,483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,383.01 : 502,849.43 = 203,248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,383.01/502,849.43 = 203,248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,383.01x = 502,849.43 × 203,248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,383.01x = 102,203,389,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,203,389,110.11/364,383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,483.41

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