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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,423.68, 518,097.60 and 205,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,423.68, 518,097.60 and 205,657.80 is: 283,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,423.68 : 518,097.60 = 205,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,423.68/518,097.60 = 205,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,423.68x = 518,097.60 × 205,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,423.68x = 106,550,812,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,550,812,601.28/375,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,814.85

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