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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,478.66, 502,980.77 and 203,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,478.66, 502,980.77 and 203,333.71 is: 280,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,478.66 : 502,980.77 = 203,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,478.66/502,980.77 = 203,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,478.66x = 502,980.77 × 203,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,478.66x = 102,272,942,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,272,942,491.18/364,478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,600.63

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