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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,811.35, 470,354.66 and 204,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,811.35, 470,354.66 and 204,889.30 is: 282,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,811.35 : 470,354.66 = 204,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,811.35/470,354.66 = 204,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,811.35x = 470,354.66 × 204,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,811.35x = 96,370,637,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,370,637,039.14/340,811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,768.27

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