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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,972.53, 628,770.59 and 205,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,972.53, 628,770.59 and 205,854.85 is: 308,935.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,972.53 : 628,770.59 = 205,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,972.53/628,770.59 = 205,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,972.53x = 628,770.59 × 205,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,972.53x = 129,435,475,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,435,475,488.86/418,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,935.47

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