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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,635.48, 518,375.95 and 203,558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,635.48, 518,375.95 and 203,558.21 is: 280,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,635.48 : 518,375.95 = 203,558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,635.48/518,375.95 = 203,558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,635.48x = 518,375.95 × 203,558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,635.48x = 105,519,683,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,519,683,393.06/375,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,909.79

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