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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,403.28, 502,877.28 and 203,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,403.28, 502,877.28 and 203,268.72 is: 280,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,403.28 : 502,877.28 = 203,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,403.28/502,877.28 = 203,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,403.28x = 502,877.28 × 203,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,403.28x = 102,219,221,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,219,221,022.68/364,403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,511.25

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