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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,207.27, 517,791.74 and 205,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,207.27, 517,791.74 and 205,457.19 is: 283,534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,207.27 : 517,791.74 = 205,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,207.27/517,791.74 = 205,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,207.27x = 517,791.74 × 205,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,207.27x = 106,384,034,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,384,034,878.33/375,207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,534.04

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