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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,811.16, 505,707.12 and 204,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,811.16, 505,707.12 and 204,287.52 is: 305,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,811.16 : 505,707.12 = 204,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,811.16/505,707.12 = 204,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,811.16x = 505,707.12 × 204,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,811.16x = 103,309,653,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,309,653,391.14/337,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,820.72

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