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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,001.15, 462,374.50 and 206,050.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,001.15, 462,374.50 and 206,050.45 is: 284,394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,001.15 : 462,374.50 = 206,050.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,001.15/462,374.50 = 206,050.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,001.15x = 462,374.50 × 206,050.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,001.15x = 95,272,473,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,272,473,793.53/335,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,394.47

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