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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,591.02, 518,319.69 and 205,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,591.02, 518,319.69 and 205,821.50 is: 284,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,591.02 : 518,319.69 = 205,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,591.02/518,319.69 = 205,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,591.02x = 518,319.69 × 205,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,591.02x = 106,681,336,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,681,336,075.34/375,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,035.91

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