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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,268.84, 757,245.08 and 205,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,268.84, 757,245.08 and 205,399.14 is: 307,831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,268.84 : 757,245.08 = 205,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,268.84/757,245.08 = 205,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,268.84x = 757,245.08 × 205,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,268.84x = 155,537,488,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,537,488,201.23/505,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,831.15

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