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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,482.63, 464,223.95 and 204,277.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,482.63, 464,223.95 and 204,277.00 is: 306,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,482.63 : 464,223.95 = 204,277.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,482.63/464,223.95 = 204,277.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,482.63x = 464,223.95 × 204,277.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,482.63x = 94,830,272,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830,272,491.65/309,482.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,415.49

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