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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,271.50, 480,660.03 and 205,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,271.50, 480,660.03 and 205,044.78 is: 282,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,271.50 : 480,660.03 = 205,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,271.50/480,660.03 = 205,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,271.50x = 480,660.03 × 205,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,271.50x = 98,556,830,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,556,830,106.14/348,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,988.50

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