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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,394.84, 502,863.54 and 203,249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,394.84, 502,863.54 and 203,249.75 is: 280,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,394.84 : 502,863.54 = 203,249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,394.84/502,863.54 = 203,249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,394.84x = 502,863.54 × 203,249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,394.84x = 102,206,886,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,206,886,274.80/364,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,483.90

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