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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,577.79, 436,790.75 and 203,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,577.79, 436,790.75 and 203,466.15 is: 280,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,577.79 : 436,790.75 = 203,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,577.79/436,790.75 = 203,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,577.79x = 436,790.75 × 203,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,577.79x = 88,872,131,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872,131,240.78/316,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,727.63

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