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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,205.27, 517,788.98 and 205,455.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,205.27, 517,788.98 and 205,455.19 is: 283,531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,205.27 : 517,788.98 = 205,455.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,205.27/517,788.98 = 205,455.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,205.27x = 517,788.98 × 205,455.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,205.27x = 106,382,432,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,382,432,238.53/375,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,531.28

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