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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,390.58, 518,039.22 and 205,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,390.58, 518,039.22 and 205,627.54 is: 283,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,390.58 : 518,039.22 = 205,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,390.58/518,039.22 = 205,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,390.58x = 518,039.22 × 205,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,390.58x = 106,523,130,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,523,130,432.12/375,390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,766.13

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