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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,361.12, 517,998.48 and 205,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,361.12, 517,998.48 and 205,598.08 is: 283,725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,361.12 : 517,998.48 = 205,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,361.12/517,998.48 = 205,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,361.12x = 517,998.48 × 205,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,361.12x = 106,499,492,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,499,492,930.92/375,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,725.42

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