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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,439.16, 505,906.59 and 204,287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,439.16, 505,906.59 and 204,287.34 is: 306,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,439.16 : 505,906.59 = 204,287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,439.16/505,906.59 = 204,287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,439.16x = 505,906.59 × 204,287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,439.16x = 103,350,311,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,350,311,559.57/337,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,278.36

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