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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,296.08, 758,031.68 and 205,939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,296.08, 758,031.68 and 205,939.52 is: 308,944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,296.08 : 758,031.68 = 205,939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,296.08/758,031.68 = 205,939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,296.08x = 758,031.68 × 205,939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,296.08x = 156,108,675,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,108,675,504.14/505,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,944.96

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