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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,762.26, 481,307.74 and 205,528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,762.26, 481,307.74 and 205,528.34 is: 283,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,762.26 : 481,307.74 = 205,528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,762.26/481,307.74 = 205,528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,762.26x = 481,307.74 × 205,528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,762.26x = 98,922,380,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922,380,831.35/348,762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,638.43

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