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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,023.92, 470,616.12 and 205,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,023.92, 470,616.12 and 205,062 is: 282,987.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,023.92 : 470,616.12 = 205,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,023.92/470,616.12 = 205,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,023.92x = 470,616.12 × 205,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,023.92x = 96,505,482,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,505,482,799.44/341,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,987.43

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