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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,768.84, 531,870.71 and 204,839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,768.84, 531,870.71 and 204,839.06 is: 307,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,768.84 : 531,870.71 = 204,839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,768.84/531,870.71 = 204,839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,768.84x = 531,870.71 × 204,839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,768.84x = 108,947,892,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,947,892,594.38/354,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,095.44

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