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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,146.17, 524,597.71 and 205,712.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,146.17, 524,597.71 and 205,712.55 is: 283,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,146.17 : 524,597.71 = 205,712.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,146.17/524,597.71 = 205,712.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,146.17x = 524,597.71 × 205,712.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,146.17x = 107,916,332,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,916,332,648.26/380,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,881.15

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