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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,078.36, 905,551.65 and 204,439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,078.36, 905,551.65 and 204,439.34 is: 306,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,078.36 : 905,551.65 = 204,439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,078.36/905,551.65 = 204,439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,078.36x = 905,551.65 × 204,439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,078.36x = 185,130,383,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,130,383,925.79/604,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,467.50

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