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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,597.02, 518,327.97 and 205,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,597.02, 518,327.97 and 205,827.50 is: 284,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,597.02 : 518,327.97 = 205,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,597.02/518,327.97 = 205,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,597.02x = 518,327.97 × 205,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,597.02x = 106,686,150,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,686,150,245.18/375,597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,044.19

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