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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,009.95, 462,126.59 and 205,858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,009.95, 462,126.59 and 205,858.69 is: 283,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,009.95 : 462,126.59 = 205,858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,009.95/462,126.59 = 205,858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,009.95x = 462,126.59 × 205,858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,009.95x = 95,132,774,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,132,774,431.57/335,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,970.00

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