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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,400.32, 502,872.96 and 203,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,400.32, 502,872.96 and 203,251.12 is: 280,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,400.32 : 502,872.96 = 203,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,400.32/502,872.96 = 203,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,400.32x = 502,872.96 × 203,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,400.32x = 102,209,492,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209,492,337.72/364,400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,486.83

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