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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,408.87, 505,610.42 and 205,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,408.87, 505,610.42 and 205,270.71 is: 283,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,408.87 : 505,610.42 = 205,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,408.87/505,610.42 = 205,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,408.87x = 505,610.42 × 205,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,408.87x = 103,787,008,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,787,008,870.45/366,408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,254.63

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