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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,392.35, 502,860.14 and 203,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,392.35, 502,860.14 and 203,247.27 is: 280,480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,392.35 : 502,860.14 = 203,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,392.35/502,860.14 = 203,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,392.35x = 502,860.14 × 203,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,392.35x = 102,204,950,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204,950,887.73/364,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,480.51

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