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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,665.52, 459,244.20 and 205,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,665.52, 459,244.20 and 205,411.28 is: 283,569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,665.52 : 459,244.20 = 205,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,665.52/459,244.20 = 205,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,665.52x = 459,244.20 × 205,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,665.52x = 94,333,938,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,333,938,954.58/332,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,569.93

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