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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,383.96, 458,909.82 and 205,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,383.96, 458,909.82 and 205,246.36 is: 283,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,383.96 : 458,909.82 = 205,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,383.96/458,909.82 = 205,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,383.96x = 458,909.82 × 205,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,383.96x = 94,189,570,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,189,570,123.26/332,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,375.80

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