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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,806.40, 497,709.60 and 205,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,806.40, 497,709.60 and 205,547.20 is: 308,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,806.40 : 497,709.60 = 205,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,806.40/497,709.60 = 205,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,806.40x = 497,709.60 × 205,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,806.40x = 102,302,814,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,302,814,693.12/331,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,320.80

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