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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,409.44, 518,065.12 and 205,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,409.44, 518,065.12 and 205,649.60 is: 283,796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,409.44 : 518,065.12 = 205,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,409.44/518,065.12 = 205,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,409.44x = 518,065.12 × 205,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,409.44x = 106,539,884,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,539,884,701.95/375,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,796.50

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