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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,417.68, 518,089.31 and 205,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,417.68, 518,089.31 and 205,651.80 is: 283,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,417.68 : 518,089.31 = 205,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,417.68/518,089.31 = 205,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,417.68x = 518,089.31 × 205,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,417.68x = 106,545,998,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,545,998,134.00/375,417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,806.56

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