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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,028.41, 517,539.21 and 205,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,028.41, 517,539.21 and 205,262.54 is: 283,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,028.41 : 517,539.21 = 205,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,028.41/517,539.21 = 205,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,028.41x = 517,539.21 × 205,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,028.41x = 106,231,410,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,231,410,206.50/375,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,262.30

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