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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,306.62, 517,922.98 and 203,224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,306.62, 517,922.98 and 203,224.55 is: 280,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,306.62 : 517,922.98 = 203,224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,306.62/517,922.98 = 203,224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,306.62x = 517,922.98 × 203,224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,306.62x = 105,254,661,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,254,661,447.48/375,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,449.79

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