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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,413.13, 524,966.33 and 205,982.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,413.13, 524,966.33 and 205,982.49 is: 284,253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,413.13 : 524,966.33 = 205,982.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,413.13/524,966.33 = 205,982.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,413.13x = 524,966.33 × 205,982.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,413.13x = 108,133,874,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,133,874,303.14/380,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,253.79

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