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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,350.76, 517,979.07 and 205,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,350.76, 517,979.07 and 205,585.02 is: 283,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,350.76 : 517,979.07 = 205,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,350.76/517,979.07 = 205,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,350.76x = 517,979.07 × 205,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,350.76x = 106,488,737,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,488,737,465.53/375,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,704.60

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