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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,447.95, 502,938.89 and 203,298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,447.95, 502,938.89 and 203,298.81 is: 280,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,447.95 : 502,938.89 = 203,298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,447.95/502,938.89 = 203,298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,447.95x = 502,938.89 × 203,298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,447.95x = 102,246,877,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,246,877,839.72/364,447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,552.76

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