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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,921.59, 402,506.64 and 205,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,921.59, 402,506.64 and 205,894.73 is: 283,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,921.59 : 402,506.64 = 205,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,921.59/402,506.64 = 205,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,921.59x = 402,506.64 × 205,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,921.59x = 82,873,993,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,873,993,953.47/291,921.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,891.29

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