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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,862.26, 442,596.20 and 206,102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,862.26, 442,596.20 and 206,102.28 is: 284,296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,862.26 : 442,596.20 = 206,102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,862.26/442,596.20 = 206,102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,862.26x = 442,596.20 × 206,102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,862.26x = 91,220,085,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,220,085,939.34/320,862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,296.71

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