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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,362.30, 573,543.45 and 205,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,362.30, 573,543.45 and 205,215.30 is: 307,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,362.30 : 573,543.45 = 205,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,362.30/573,543.45 = 205,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,362.30x = 573,543.45 × 205,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,362.30x = 117,699,891,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,699,891,154.79/382,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,822.95

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