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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,212.91, 480,497.63 and 204,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,212.91, 480,497.63 and 204,964.41 is: 282,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,212.91 : 480,497.63 = 204,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,212.91/480,497.63 = 204,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,212.91x = 480,497.63 × 204,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,212.91x = 98,484,913,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,484,913,239.35/348,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,829.59

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