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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,419.55, 458,756.15 and 203,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,419.55, 458,756.15 and 203,317.52 is: 280,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,419.55 : 458,756.15 = 203,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,419.55/458,756.15 = 203,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,419.55x = 458,756.15 × 203,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,419.55x = 93,273,161,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,273,161,047.56/332,419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,588.68

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