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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,877.91, 755,812.17 and 204,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,877.91, 755,812.17 and 204,287.28 is: 306,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,877.91 : 755,812.17 = 204,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,877.91/755,812.17 = 204,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,877.91x = 755,812.17 × 204,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,877.91x = 154,402,807,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,402,807,599.70/503,877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,429.01

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