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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,733.60, 426,322.80 and 205,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,733.60, 426,322.80 and 205,418.40 is: 307,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,733.60 : 426,322.80 = 205,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,733.60/426,322.80 = 205,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,733.60x = 426,322.80 × 205,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,733.60x = 87,574,547,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,574,547,459.52/284,733.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,566.61

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