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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,218.24, 588,558.68 and 203,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,218.24, 588,558.68 and 203,417.24 is: 304,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,218.24 : 588,558.68 = 203,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,218.24/588,558.68 = 203,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,218.24x = 588,558.68 × 203,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,218.24x = 119,722,978,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,722,978,303.76/393,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,469.55

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