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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,391.27, 518,040.17 and 205,628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,391.27, 518,040.17 and 205,628.23 is: 283,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,391.27 : 518,040.17 = 205,628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,391.27/518,040.17 = 205,628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,391.27x = 518,040.17 × 205,628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,391.27x = 106,523,682,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,523,682,444.97/375,391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,767.08

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