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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,661.59, 442,774.55 and 205,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,661.59, 442,774.55 and 205,997.18 is: 284,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,661.59 : 442,774.55 = 205,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,661.59/442,774.55 = 205,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,661.59x = 442,774.55 × 205,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,661.59x = 91,210,306,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,210,306,976.89/320,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,444.13

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