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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,008.78, 440,663.24 and 204,779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,008.78, 440,663.24 and 204,779.18 is: 306,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,008.78 : 440,663.24 = 204,779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,008.78/440,663.24 = 204,779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,008.78x = 440,663.24 × 204,779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,008.78x = 90,238,656,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238,656,943.34/294,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,925.04

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