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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,767.65, 495,120.62 and 205,804.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,767.65, 495,120.62 and 205,804.71 is: 284,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,767.65 : 495,120.62 = 205,804.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,767.65/495,120.62 = 205,804.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,767.65x = 495,120.62 × 205,804.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,767.65x = 101,898,154,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,898,154,585.10/358,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,022.70

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