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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,463.06, 502,957.59 and 203,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,463.06, 502,957.59 and 203,317.98 is: 280,578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,463.06 : 502,957.59 = 203,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,463.06/502,957.59 = 203,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,463.06x = 502,957.59 × 203,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,463.06x = 102,260,321,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260,321,224.47/364,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,578.02

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