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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,358.08, 462,591.78 and 206,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,358.08, 462,591.78 and 206,318.60 is: 284,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,358.08 : 462,591.78 = 206,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,358.08/462,591.78 = 206,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,358.08x = 462,591.78 × 206,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,358.08x = 95,441,288,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,441,288,421.11/335,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,595.17

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