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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,014.60, 573,137.10 and 204,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,014.60, 573,137.10 and 204,606.60 is: 306,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,014.60 : 573,137.10 = 204,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,014.60/573,137.10 = 204,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,014.60x = 573,137.10 × 204,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,014.60x = 117,267,633,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,267,633,364.86/382,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,971.60

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