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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,458.17, 502,950.88 and 203,313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,458.17, 502,950.88 and 203,313.09 is: 280,571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,458.17 : 502,950.88 = 203,313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,458.17/502,950.88 = 203,313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,458.17x = 502,950.88 × 203,313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,458.17x = 102,256,497,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,256,497,128.04/364,458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,571.29

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