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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,434.70, 518,112.78 and 205,668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,434.70, 518,112.78 and 205,668.78 is: 283,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,434.70 : 518,112.78 = 205,668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,434.70/518,112.78 = 205,668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,434.70x = 518,112.78 × 205,668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,434.70x = 106,559,623,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,559,623,365.01/375,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,829.98

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