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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,468.83, 758,188.65 and 205,875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,468.83, 758,188.65 and 205,875.33 is: 308,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,468.83 : 758,188.65 = 205,875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,468.83/758,188.65 = 205,875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,468.83x = 758,188.65 × 205,875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,468.83x = 156,092,338,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,092,338,521.01/505,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,807.05

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