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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,985.43, 503,669.66 and 203,835.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,985.43, 503,669.66 and 203,835.75 is: 281,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,985.43 : 503,669.66 = 203,835.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,985.43/503,669.66 = 203,835.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,985.43x = 503,669.66 × 203,835.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,985.43x = 102,665,881,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,665,881,879.17/364,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,287.62

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