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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,477.41, 502,979.04 and 203,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,477.41, 502,979.04 and 203,332.46 is: 280,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,477.41 : 502,979.04 = 203,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,477.41/502,979.04 = 203,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,477.41x = 502,979.04 × 203,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,477.41x = 102,271,964,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,271,964,150.45/364,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,598.91

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