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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,125.18, 508,006.61 and 204,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,125.18, 508,006.61 and 204,779.73 is: 282,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,125.18 : 508,006.61 = 204,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,125.18/508,006.61 = 204,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,125.18x = 508,006.61 × 204,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,125.18x = 104,029,456,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,029,456,434.02/368,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,592.61

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