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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,391.58, 518,040.60 and 205,628.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,391.58, 518,040.60 and 205,628.54 is: 283,767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,391.58 : 518,040.60 = 205,628.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,391.58/518,040.60 = 205,628.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,391.58x = 518,040.60 × 205,628.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,391.58x = 106,523,932,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,523,932,238.72/375,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,767.51

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