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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,886.60, 543,348.30 and 204,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,886.60, 543,348.30 and 204,422.60 is: 306,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,886.60 : 543,348.30 = 204,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,886.60/543,348.30 = 204,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,886.60x = 543,348.30 × 204,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,886.60x = 111,072,672,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,072,672,191.58/361,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,926.73

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