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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,477.68, 755,218.50 and 203,963.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,477.68, 755,218.50 and 203,963.92 is: 305,946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,477.68 : 755,218.50 = 203,963.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,477.68/755,218.50 = 203,963.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,477.68x = 755,218.50 × 203,963.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,477.68x = 154,037,325,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,037,325,716.52/503,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,946.68

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