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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,756.16, 493,645.44 and 206,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,756.16, 493,645.44 and 206,824 is: 285,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,756.16 : 493,645.44 = 206,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,756.16/493,645.44 = 206,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,756.16x = 493,645.44 × 206,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,756.16x = 102,097,724,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,097,724,482.56/357,756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,383.55

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