Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,386.82, 502,854.70 and 203,252.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364,386.82, 502,854.70 and 203,252.31 is: 280,488.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,386.82 : 502,854.70 = 203,252.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,386.82/502,854.70 = 203,252.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,386.82x = 502,854.70 × 203,252.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,386.82x = 102,206,379,369.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,206,379,369.36/364,386.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,488.68
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