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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,412.72, 502,890.32 and 203,263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,412.72, 502,890.32 and 203,263.63 is: 280,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,412.72 : 502,890.32 = 203,263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,412.72/502,890.32 = 203,263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,412.72x = 502,890.32 × 203,263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,412.72x = 102,219,311,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,219,311,186.00/364,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,504.23

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