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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,744.40, 545,616.60 and 206,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,744.40, 545,616.60 and 206,280.40 is: 309,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,744.40 : 545,616.60 = 206,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,744.40/545,616.60 = 206,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,744.40x = 545,616.60 × 206,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,744.40x = 112,550,010,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,550,010,494.64/363,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,420.60

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