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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,544.48, 518,250.68 and 203,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,544.48, 518,250.68 and 203,466.72 is: 280,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,544.48 : 518,250.68 = 203,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,544.48/518,250.68 = 203,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,544.48x = 518,250.68 × 203,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,544.48x = 105,446,768,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,446,768,830.98/375,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,783.70

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