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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,392.04, 502,859.70 and 203,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,392.04, 502,859.70 and 203,246.96 is: 280,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,392.04 : 502,859.70 = 203,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,392.04/502,859.70 = 203,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,392.04x = 502,859.70 × 203,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,392.04x = 102,204,705,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204,705,839.63/364,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,480.08

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