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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,507.73, 409,875.52 and 205,538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,507.73, 409,875.52 and 205,538.91 is: 283,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,507.73 : 409,875.52 = 205,538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,507.73/409,875.52 = 205,538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,507.73x = 409,875.52 × 205,538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,507.73x = 84,245,367,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245,367,616.48/297,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,170.35

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