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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.73, 506,433.79 and 205,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.73, 506,433.79 and 205,828.14 is: 284,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.73 : 506,433.79 = 205,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.73/506,433.79 = 205,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.73x = 506,433.79 × 205,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.73x = 104,238,324,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238,324,915.46/366,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,056.98

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