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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,427.24, 507,010.38 and 206,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,427.24, 507,010.38 and 206,300 is: 284,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,427.24 : 507,010.38 = 206,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,427.24/507,010.38 = 206,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,427.24x = 507,010.38 × 206,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,427.24x = 104,596,241,394
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,596,241,394/367,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,671.98

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