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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,501.54, 483,853.59 and 205,287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,501.54, 483,853.59 and 205,287.17 is: 283,390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,501.54 : 483,853.59 = 205,287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,501.54/483,853.59 = 205,287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,501.54x = 483,853.59 × 205,287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,501.54x = 99,328,934,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,328,934,185.44/350,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,390.86

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