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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,977.20, 544,465.80 and 205,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,977.20, 544,465.80 and 205,513.20 is: 308,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,977.20 : 544,465.80 = 205,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,977.20/544,465.80 = 205,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,977.20x = 544,465.80 × 205,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,977.20x = 111,894,908,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,894,908,848.56/362,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,269.80

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