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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,637.16, 503,224.73 and 203,494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,637.16, 503,224.73 and 203,494.91 is: 280,837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,637.16 : 503,224.73 = 203,494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,637.16/503,224.73 = 203,494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,637.16x = 503,224.73 × 203,494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,637.16x = 102,403,667,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,403,667,607.53/364,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,837.17

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