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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,392.39, 472,652.84 and 204,619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,392.39, 472,652.84 and 204,619.94 is: 282,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,392.39 : 472,652.84 = 204,619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,392.39/472,652.84 = 204,619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,392.39x = 472,652.84 × 204,619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,392.39x = 96,714,193,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,714,193,909.92/342,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,465.96

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