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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,279.14, 605,292.58 and 203,740.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,279.14, 605,292.58 and 203,740.02 is: 305,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,279.14 : 605,292.58 = 203,740.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,279.14/605,292.58 = 203,740.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,279.14x = 605,292.58 × 203,740.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,279.14x = 123,322,322,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,322,322,355.05/403,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,798.91

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