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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,430.71, 518,087.43 and 205,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,430.71, 518,087.43 and 205,663.62 is: 283,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,430.71 : 518,087.43 = 205,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,430.71/518,087.43 = 205,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,430.71x = 518,087.43 × 205,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,430.71x = 106,551,736,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,551,736,330.30/375,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,811.99

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