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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,962.96, 481,573.24 and 205,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,962.96, 481,573.24 and 205,714.44 is: 283,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,962.96 : 481,573.24 = 205,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,962.96/481,573.24 = 205,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,962.96x = 481,573.24 × 205,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,962.96x = 99,066,569,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,066,569,385.59/348,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,888.49

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