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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,392.98, 502,861.00 and 203,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,392.98, 502,861.00 and 203,247.91 is: 280,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,392.98 : 502,861.00 = 203,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,392.98/502,861.00 = 203,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,392.98x = 502,861.00 × 203,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,392.98x = 102,205,443,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,205,443,739.97/364,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,481.37

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