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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,327.68, 517,964.64 and 205,571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,327.68, 517,964.64 and 205,571.12 is: 283,694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,327.68 : 517,964.64 = 205,571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,327.68/517,964.64 = 205,571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,327.68x = 517,964.64 × 205,571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,327.68x = 106,478,571,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,478,571,165.20/375,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,694.96

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