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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,561.20, 546,841.80 and 204,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,561.20, 546,841.80 and 204,472.80 is: 306,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,561.20 : 546,841.80 = 204,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,561.20/546,841.80 = 204,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,561.20x = 546,841.80 × 204,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,561.20x = 111,814,274,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,814,274,003.04/364,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,709.20

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