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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,780.01, 560,917.64 and 205,417.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,780.01, 560,917.64 and 205,417.91 is: 308,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,780.01 : 560,917.64 = 205,417.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,780.01/560,917.64 = 205,417.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,780.01x = 560,917.64 × 205,417.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,780.01x = 115,222,525,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,222,525,459.26/373,780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,262.95

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