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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,793.19, 399,778.52 and 204,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,793.19, 399,778.52 and 204,957.03 is: 282,744.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,793.19 : 399,778.52 = 204,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,793.19/399,778.52 = 204,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,793.19x = 399,778.52 × 204,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,793.19x = 81,937,418,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,937,418,117.00/289,793.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,744.46

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