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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,640.48, 518,382.84 and 203,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,640.48, 518,382.84 and 203,563.20 is: 280,916.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,640.48 : 518,382.84 = 203,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,640.48/518,382.84 = 203,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,640.48x = 518,382.84 × 203,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,640.48x = 105,523,669,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,523,669,735.49/375,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,916.66

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