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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,577.23, 402,511.65 and 205,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,577.23, 402,511.65 and 205,606.26 is: 283,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,577.23 : 402,511.65 = 205,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,577.23/402,511.65 = 205,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,577.23x = 402,511.65 × 205,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,577.23x = 82,758,914,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,914,962.93/291,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,831.89

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