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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,408.46, 458,759.79 and 205,080.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,408.46, 458,759.79 and 205,080.78 is: 283,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,408.46 : 458,759.79 = 205,080.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,408.46/458,759.79 = 205,080.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,408.46x = 458,759.79 × 205,080.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,408.46x = 94,082,815,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082,815,565.84/332,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,033.76

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