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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,222.33, 517,806.95 and 205,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,222.33, 517,806.95 and 205,466.85 is: 283,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,222.33 : 517,806.95 = 205,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,222.33/517,806.95 = 205,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,222.33x = 517,806.95 × 205,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,222.33x = 106,392,161,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,392,161,897.27/375,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,544.32

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