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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,408.40, 502,884.12 and 203,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,408.40, 502,884.12 and 203,273.84 is: 280,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,408.40 : 502,884.12 = 203,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,408.40/502,884.12 = 203,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,408.40x = 502,884.12 × 203,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,408.40x = 102,223,186,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,223,186,147.42/364,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,518.19

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