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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,383.39, 502,849.95 and 203,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,383.39, 502,849.95 and 203,248.88 is: 280,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,383.39 : 502,849.95 = 203,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,383.39/502,849.95 = 203,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,383.39x = 502,849.95 × 203,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,383.39x = 102,203,686,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,203,686,631.31/364,383.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,483.93

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