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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,473.06, 483,814.28 and 205,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,473.06, 483,814.28 and 205,258.64 is: 283,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,473.06 : 483,814.28 = 205,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,473.06/483,814.28 = 205,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,473.06x = 483,814.28 × 205,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,473.06x = 99,307,061,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307,061,125.38/350,473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,351.48

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