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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,819.73, 506,204.81 and 205,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,819.73, 506,204.81 and 205,674.28 is: 283,826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,819.73 : 506,204.81 = 205,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,819.73/506,204.81 = 205,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,819.73x = 506,204.81 × 205,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,819.73x = 104,113,308,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,113,308,306.68/366,819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,826.91

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