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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,349.18, 757,368.20 and 205,480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,349.18, 757,368.20 and 205,480.70 is: 307,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,349.18 : 757,368.20 = 205,480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,349.18/757,368.20 = 205,480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,349.18x = 757,368.20 × 205,480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,349.18x = 155,624,544,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,624,544,620.60/505,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,954.48

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