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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,013.15, 571,862.36 and 203,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,013.15, 571,862.36 and 203,671.75 is: 305,690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,013.15 : 571,862.36 = 203,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,013.15/571,862.36 = 203,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,013.15x = 571,862.36 × 203,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,013.15x = 116,472,207,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,472,207,620.33/381,013.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,690.78

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