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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,432.24, 502,920.28 and 203,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,432.24, 502,920.28 and 203,302 is: 280,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,432.24 : 502,920.28 = 203,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,432.24/502,920.28 = 203,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,432.24x = 502,920.28 × 203,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,432.24x = 102,244,698,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,244,698,764.56/364,432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,558.87

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