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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,771.44, 495,125.88 and 205,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,771.44, 495,125.88 and 205,808.60 is: 284,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,771.44 : 495,125.88 = 205,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,771.44/495,125.88 = 205,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,771.44x = 495,125.88 × 205,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,771.44x = 101,901,164,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,901,164,186.57/358,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,028.08

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