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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,241.05, 517,831.79 and 205,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,241.05, 517,831.79 and 205,473.69 is: 283,553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,241.05 : 517,831.79 = 205,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,241.05/517,831.79 = 205,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,241.05x = 517,831.79 × 205,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,241.05x = 106,400,807,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,400,807,663.24/375,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,553.22

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