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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,463.42, 755,197.16 and 203,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,463.42, 755,197.16 and 203,949.72 is: 305,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,463.42 : 755,197.16 = 203,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,463.42/755,197.16 = 203,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,463.42x = 755,197.16 × 203,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,463.42x = 154,022,249,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,022,249,326.80/503,463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,925.40

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