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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,625.24, 457,512.91 and 204,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,625.24, 457,512.91 and 204,079.40 is: 281,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,625.24 : 457,512.91 = 204,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,625.24/457,512.91 = 204,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,625.24x = 457,512.91 × 204,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,625.24x = 93,368,960,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,368,960,165.05/331,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,549.62

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