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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,242.43, 558,887.64 and 204,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,242.43, 558,887.64 and 204,411.49 is: 306,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,242.43 : 558,887.64 = 204,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,242.43/558,887.64 = 204,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,242.43x = 558,887.64 × 204,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,242.43x = 114,243,055,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,243,055,234.98/373,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,082.71

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