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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,608, 503,159.04 and 205,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,608, 503,159.04 and 205,662.72 is: 283,814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,608 : 503,159.04 = 205,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,608/503,159.04 = 205,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,608x = 503,159.04 × 205,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,608x = 103,481,056,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,481,056,758.99/364,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,814.55

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