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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,304, 462,443.04 and 201,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,304, 462,443.04 and 201,072.96 is: 277,314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,304 : 462,443.04 = 201,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,304/462,443.04 = 201,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,304x = 462,443.04 × 201,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,304x = 92,984,790,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,984,790,884.20/335,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,314.89

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