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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,506.01, 518,211.18 and 205,740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,506.01, 518,211.18 and 205,740.09 is: 283,928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,506.01 : 518,211.18 = 205,740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,506.01/518,211.18 = 205,740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,506.01x = 518,211.18 × 205,740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,506.01x = 106,616,814,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,616,814,812.21/375,506.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,928.38

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