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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,266.93, 757,242.22 and 205,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,266.93, 757,242.22 and 205,397.24 is: 307,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,266.93 : 757,242.22 = 205,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,266.93/757,242.22 = 205,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,266.93x = 757,242.22 × 205,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,266.93x = 155,535,461,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,535,461,999.47/505,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,828.30

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