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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,545.46, 508,596.35 and 205,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,545.46, 508,596.35 and 205,204.24 is: 283,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,545.46 : 508,596.35 = 205,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,545.46/508,596.35 = 205,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,545.46x = 508,596.35 × 205,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,545.46x = 104,366,125,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,366,125,371.67/368,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,183.86

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