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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,394.08, 518,044.05 and 205,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,394.08, 518,044.05 and 205,631.04 is: 283,770.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,394.08 : 518,044.05 = 205,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,394.08/518,044.05 = 205,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,394.08x = 518,044.05 × 205,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,394.08x = 106,525,936,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,525,936,767.31/375,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,770.96

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