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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,562.56, 518,259.42 and 205,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,562.56, 518,259.42 and 205,793.04 is: 283,985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,562.56 : 518,259.42 = 205,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,562.56/518,259.42 = 205,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,562.56x = 518,259.42 × 205,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,562.56x = 106,654,181,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,654,181,550.44/375,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,985.13

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