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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,358.88, 517,995.32 and 205,599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,358.88, 517,995.32 and 205,599.08 is: 283,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,358.88 : 517,995.32 = 205,599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,358.88/517,995.32 = 205,599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,358.88x = 517,995.32 × 205,599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,358.88x = 106,499,357,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,499,357,618.33/375,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,726.76

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