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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,209.02, 517,794.15 and 205,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,209.02, 517,794.15 and 205,458.94 is: 283,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,209.02 : 517,794.15 = 205,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,209.02/517,794.15 = 205,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,209.02x = 517,794.15 × 205,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,209.02x = 106,385,437,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,385,437,197.20/375,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,536.46

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