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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,049.25, 517,572.83 and 205,279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,049.25, 517,572.83 and 205,279.73 is: 283,288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,049.25 : 517,572.83 = 205,279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,049.25/517,572.83 = 205,279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,049.25x = 517,572.83 × 205,279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,049.25x = 106,247,210,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,247,210,797.74/375,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,288.69

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