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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,594.66, 518,319.78 and 203,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,594.66, 518,319.78 and 203,517.32 is: 280,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,594.66 : 518,319.78 = 203,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,594.66/518,319.78 = 203,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,594.66x = 518,319.78 × 203,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,594.66x = 105,487,052,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,487,052,528.59/375,594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,853.44

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