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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,383.58, 518,029.56 and 205,620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,383.58, 518,029.56 and 205,620.54 is: 283,756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,383.58 : 518,029.56 = 205,620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,383.58/518,029.56 = 205,620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,383.58x = 518,029.56 × 205,620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,383.58x = 106,517,517,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,517,517,863.16/375,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,756.47

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