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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,386.36, 518,033.30 and 205,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,386.36, 518,033.30 and 205,626.60 is: 283,764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,386.36 : 518,033.30 = 205,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,386.36/518,033.30 = 205,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,386.36x = 518,033.30 × 205,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,386.36x = 106,521,426,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521,426,165.78/375,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,764.78

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