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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,389.36, 518,037.44 and 205,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,389.36, 518,037.44 and 205,629.60 is: 283,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,389.36 : 518,037.44 = 205,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,389.36/518,037.44 = 205,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,389.36x = 518,037.44 × 205,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,389.36x = 106,523,831,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,523,831,572.22/375,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,768.92

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