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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,448.82, 502,940.10 and 203,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,448.82, 502,940.10 and 203,299.68 is: 280,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,448.82 : 502,940.10 = 203,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,448.82/502,940.10 = 203,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,448.82x = 502,940.10 × 203,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,448.82x = 102,247,561,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,247,561,389.17/364,448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,553.96

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