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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,215.85, 588,555.12 and 203,414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,215.85, 588,555.12 and 203,414.85 is: 304,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,215.85 : 588,555.12 = 203,414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,215.85/588,555.12 = 203,414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,215.85x = 588,555.12 × 203,414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,215.85x = 119,720,851,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,720,851,451.53/393,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,465.99

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