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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,382.96, 458,908.44 and 205,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,382.96, 458,908.44 and 205,245.36 is: 283,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,382.96 : 458,908.44 = 205,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,382.96/458,908.44 = 205,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,382.96x = 458,908.44 × 205,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,382.96x = 94,188,827,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188,827,974.84/332,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,374.42

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