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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,446.32, 502,936.65 and 203,297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,446.32, 502,936.65 and 203,297.18 is: 280,550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,446.32 : 502,936.65 = 203,297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,446.32/502,936.65 = 203,297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,446.32x = 502,936.65 × 203,297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,446.32x = 102,245,602,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,245,602,663.65/364,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,550.51

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