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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,423.56, 502,905.24 and 203,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,423.56, 502,905.24 and 203,289 is: 280,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,423.56 : 502,905.24 = 203,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,423.56/502,905.24 = 203,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,423.56x = 502,905.24 × 203,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,423.56x = 102,235,103,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,235,103,334.36/364,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,539.23

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