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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,029.91, 517,541.28 and 205,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,029.91, 517,541.28 and 205,264.04 is: 283,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,029.91 : 517,541.28 = 205,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,029.91/517,541.28 = 205,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,029.91x = 517,541.28 × 205,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,029.91x = 106,232,611,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,232,611,411.87/375,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,264.37

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