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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,327.40, 412,991.10 and 205,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,327.40, 412,991.10 and 205,343.40 is: 308,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,327.40 : 412,991.10 = 205,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,327.40/412,991.10 = 205,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,327.40x = 412,991.10 × 205,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,327.40x = 84,804,996,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804,996,643.74/275,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,015.10

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