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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,553.74, 458,778.36 and 203,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,553.74, 458,778.36 and 203,498.41 is: 280,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,553.74 : 458,778.36 = 203,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,553.74/458,778.36 = 203,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,553.74x = 458,778.36 × 203,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,553.74x = 93,360,666,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,360,666,802.41/332,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,738.59

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