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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,924.86, 503,591.55 and 203,782.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,924.86, 503,591.55 and 203,782.74 is: 281,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,924.86 : 503,591.55 = 203,782.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,924.86/503,591.55 = 203,782.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,924.86x = 503,591.55 × 203,782.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,924.86x = 102,623,265,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,623,265,899.85/364,924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,217.52

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