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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,429.69, 518,105.88 and 205,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,429.69, 518,105.88 and 205,663.77 is: 283,823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,429.69 : 518,105.88 = 205,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,429.69/518,105.88 = 205,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,429.69x = 518,105.88 × 205,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,429.69x = 106,555,608,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,555,608,539.97/375,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,823.07

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