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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,004.62, 517,503.33 and 205,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,004.62, 517,503.33 and 205,238.34 is: 283,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,004.62 : 517,503.33 = 205,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,004.62/517,503.33 = 205,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,004.62x = 517,503.33 × 205,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,004.62x = 106,211,524,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,211,524,393.67/375,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,227.24

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