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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,811.14, 423,530.01 and 206,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,811.14, 423,530.01 and 206,267.46 is: 284,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,811.14 : 423,530.01 = 206,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,811.14/423,530.01 = 206,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,811.14x = 423,530.01 × 206,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,811.14x = 87,360,459,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,360,459,396.47/306,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,736.92

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