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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,788.76, 481,344.30 and 205,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,788.76, 481,344.30 and 205,554.84 is: 283,675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,788.76 : 481,344.30 = 205,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,788.76/481,344.30 = 205,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,788.76x = 481,344.30 × 205,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,788.76x = 98,942,650,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,942,650,571.41/348,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,675.00

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