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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,396.84, 502,866.30 and 203,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,396.84, 502,866.30 and 203,251.74 is: 280,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,396.84 : 502,866.30 = 203,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,396.84/502,866.30 = 203,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,396.84x = 502,866.30 × 203,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,396.84x = 102,208,450,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,208,450,462.36/364,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,486.65

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