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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,026.85, 484,263.17 and 205,758.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,026.85, 484,263.17 and 205,758.99 is: 283,857.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,026.85 : 484,263.17 = 205,758.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,026.85/484,263.17 = 205,758.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,026.85x = 484,263.17 × 205,758.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,026.85x = 99,641,499,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,641,499,724.60/351,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,857.20

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