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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,912.60, 543,387.30 and 204,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,912.60, 543,387.30 and 204,448.60 is: 306,965.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,912.60 : 543,387.30 = 204,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,912.60/543,387.30 = 204,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,912.60x = 543,387.30 × 204,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,912.60x = 111,094,772,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,094,772,742.78/361,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,965.75

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