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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,390.49, 458,692.56 and 203,319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,390.49, 458,692.56 and 203,319.51 is: 280,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,390.49 : 458,692.56 = 203,319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,390.49/458,692.56 = 203,319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,390.49x = 458,692.56 × 203,319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,390.49x = 93,261,146,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,261,146,539.85/332,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,577.06

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