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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,249.12, 517,825.92 and 205,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,249.12, 517,825.92 and 205,484.16 is: 283,558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,249.12 : 517,825.92 = 205,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,249.12/517,825.92 = 205,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,249.12x = 517,825.92 × 205,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,249.12x = 106,405,024,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,405,024,197.43/375,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,558.36

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