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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,005.97, 507,851.05 and 204,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,005.97, 507,851.05 and 204,664.76 is: 282,438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,005.97 : 507,851.05 = 204,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,005.97/507,851.05 = 204,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,005.97x = 507,851.05 × 204,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,005.97x = 103,939,213,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,939,213,264.00/368,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,438.93

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