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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,349.08, 517,981.86 and 205,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,349.08, 517,981.86 and 205,586.04 is: 283,708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,349.08 : 517,981.86 = 205,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,349.08/517,981.86 = 205,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,349.08x = 517,981.86 × 205,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,349.08x = 106,489,839,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,489,839,389.23/375,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,708.81

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