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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,567.62, 518,295.93 and 205,800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,567.62, 518,295.93 and 205,800.26 is: 284,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,567.62 : 518,295.93 = 205,800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,567.62/518,295.93 = 205,800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,567.62x = 518,295.93 × 205,800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,567.62x = 106,665,437,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,665,437,150.94/375,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,011.27

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