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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,414.68, 502,899.84 and 203,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,414.68, 502,899.84 and 203,276.52 is: 280,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,414.68 : 502,899.84 = 203,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,414.68/502,899.84 = 203,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,414.68x = 502,899.84 × 203,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,414.68x = 102,227,729,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,227,729,383.76/364,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,525.83

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