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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,821.28, 505,721.68 and 204,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,821.28, 505,721.68 and 204,297.44 is: 305,835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,821.28 : 505,721.68 = 204,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,821.28/505,721.68 = 204,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,821.28x = 505,721.68 × 204,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,821.28x = 103,317,644,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,317,644,576.50/337,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,835.22

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