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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,430.79, 502,915.23 and 203,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,430.79, 502,915.23 and 203,281.70 is: 280,529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,430.79 : 502,915.23 = 203,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,430.79/502,915.23 = 203,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,430.79x = 502,915.23 × 203,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,430.79x = 102,233,460,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233,460,395.72/364,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,529.15

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