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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,233.76, 478,527.45 and 206,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,233.76, 478,527.45 and 206,985.04 is: 310,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,233.76 : 478,527.45 = 206,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,233.76/478,527.45 = 206,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,233.76x = 478,527.45 × 206,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,233.76x = 99,048,023,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,048,023,379.35/319,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,268.01

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