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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,616.66, 574,960.72 and 205,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,616.66, 574,960.72 and 205,250.96 is: 308,432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,616.66 : 574,960.72 = 205,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,616.66/574,960.72 = 205,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,616.66x = 574,960.72 × 205,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,616.66x = 118,011,239,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,011,239,742.29/382,616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,432.05

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