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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,433.70, 518,111.40 and 205,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,433.70, 518,111.40 and 205,667.78 is: 283,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,433.70 : 518,111.40 = 205,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,433.70/518,111.40 = 205,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,433.70x = 518,111.40 × 205,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,433.70x = 106,558,821,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,558,821,430.69/375,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,828.60

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