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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,424.36, 505,664.49 and 203,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,424.36, 505,664.49 and 203,091.28 is: 280,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,424.36 : 505,664.49 = 203,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,424.36/505,664.49 = 203,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,424.36x = 505,664.49 × 203,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,424.36x = 102,696,048,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,696,048,524.65/366,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,265.34

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