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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,997.86, 571,839.44 and 203,656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,997.86, 571,839.44 and 203,656.46 is: 305,667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,997.86 : 571,839.44 = 203,656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,997.86/571,839.44 = 203,656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,997.86x = 571,839.44 × 203,656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,997.86x = 116,458,792,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,458,792,161.30/380,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,667.84

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