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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,480.66, 502,983.53 and 203,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,480.66, 502,983.53 and 203,335.71 is: 280,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,480.66 : 502,983.53 = 203,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,480.66/502,983.53 = 203,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,480.66x = 502,983.53 × 203,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,480.66x = 102,274,513,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,274,513,190.86/364,480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,603.40

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