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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,244.46, 793,615.86 and 205,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,244.46, 793,615.86 and 205,183.98 is: 307,678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,244.46 : 793,615.86 = 205,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,244.46/793,615.86 = 205,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,244.46x = 793,615.86 × 205,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,244.46x = 162,837,260,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,837,260,745.92/529,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,678.73

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