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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,218.46, 517,796.33 and 205,452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,218.46, 517,796.33 and 205,452.57 is: 283,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,218.46 : 517,796.33 = 205,452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,218.46/517,796.33 = 205,452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,218.46x = 517,796.33 × 205,452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,218.46x = 106,382,585,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,382,585,707.81/375,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,521.73

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