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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,567.58, 543,391.29 and 204,884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,567.58, 543,391.29 and 204,884.34 is: 307,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,567.58 : 543,391.29 = 204,884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,567.58/543,391.29 = 204,884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,567.58x = 543,391.29 × 204,884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,567.58x = 111,332,365,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,332,365,813.40/362,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,066.52

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