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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,973.99, 463,610.49 and 206,891.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,973.99, 463,610.49 and 206,891.79 is: 285,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,973.99 : 463,610.49 = 206,891.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,973.99/463,610.49 = 206,891.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,973.99x = 463,610.49 × 206,891.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,973.99x = 95,917,201,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,917,201,624.49/335,973.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,489.96

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