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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,406.03, 506,985.32 and 206,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,406.03, 506,985.32 and 206,224.13 is: 284,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,406.03 : 506,985.32 = 206,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,406.03/506,985.32 = 206,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,406.03x = 506,985.32 × 206,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,406.03x = 104,552,602,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,552,602,973.72/367,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,569.65

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