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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,441.59, 502,929.54 and 203,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,441.59, 502,929.54 and 203,296.14 is: 280,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,441.59 : 502,929.54 = 203,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,441.59/502,929.54 = 203,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,441.59x = 502,929.54 × 203,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,441.59x = 102,243,634,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,243,634,173.98/364,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,548.75

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