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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,872.49, 401,073.09 and 204,803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,872.49, 401,073.09 and 204,803.96 is: 282,396.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,872.49 : 401,073.09 = 204,803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,872.49/401,073.09 = 204,803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,872.49x = 401,073.09 × 204,803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,872.49x = 82,141,355,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,141,355,812.08/290,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,396.44

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