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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,977.73, 503,664.29 and 203,835.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,977.73, 503,664.29 and 203,835.61 is: 281,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,977.73 : 503,664.29 = 203,835.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,977.73/503,664.29 = 203,835.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,977.73x = 503,664.29 × 203,835.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,977.73x = 102,664,716,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,664,716,768.19/364,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,290.36

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