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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,892.64, 481,534.68 and 205,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,892.64, 481,534.68 and 205,644.32 is: 283,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,892.64 : 481,534.68 = 205,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,892.64/481,534.68 = 205,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,892.64x = 481,534.68 × 205,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,892.64x = 99,024,871,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024,871,825.02/348,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,826.20

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