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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,628.70, 518,364.62 and 205,862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,628.70, 518,364.62 and 205,862.42 is: 284,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,628.70 : 518,364.62 = 205,862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,628.70/518,364.62 = 205,862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,628.70x = 518,364.62 × 205,862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,628.70x = 106,711,795,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,711,795,115.58/375,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,088.50

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