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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,346.18, 757,363.70 and 205,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,346.18, 757,363.70 and 205,477.70 is: 307,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,346.18 : 757,363.70 = 205,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,346.18/757,363.70 = 205,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,346.18x = 757,363.70 × 205,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,346.18x = 155,621,347,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,621,347,866.37/505,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,949.99

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