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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,878.91, 755,813.66 and 204,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,878.91, 755,813.66 and 204,288.28 is: 306,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,878.91 : 755,813.66 = 204,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,878.91/755,813.66 = 204,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,878.91x = 755,813.66 × 204,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,878.91x = 154,403,872,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,403,872,601.91/503,878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,430.51

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