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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,337.70, 517,966.04 and 205,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,337.70, 517,966.04 and 205,571.82 is: 283,689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,337.70 : 517,966.04 = 205,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,337.70/517,966.04 = 205,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,337.70x = 517,966.04 × 205,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,337.70x = 106,479,223,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,479,223,997.30/375,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,689.13

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