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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,375.28, 518,024.64 and 205,598.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,375.28, 518,024.64 and 205,598.47 is: 283,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,375.28 : 518,024.64 = 205,598.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,375.28/518,024.64 = 205,598.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,375.28x = 518,024.64 × 205,598.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,375.28x = 106,505,073,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,505,073,406.30/375,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,729.59

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