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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,816.65, 506,206.89 and 205,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,816.65, 506,206.89 and 205,671.69 is: 283,826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,816.65 : 506,206.89 = 205,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,816.65/506,206.89 = 205,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,816.65x = 506,206.89 × 205,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,816.65x = 104,112,426,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,112,426,555.94/366,816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,826.89

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