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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,029.41, 517,540.59 and 205,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,029.41, 517,540.59 and 205,263.54 is: 283,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,029.41 : 517,540.59 = 205,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,029.41/517,540.59 = 205,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,029.41x = 517,540.59 × 205,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,029.41x = 106,232,213,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,232,213,597.09/375,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,263.69

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