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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,644.46, 518,388.36 and 203,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,644.46, 518,388.36 and 203,567.22 is: 280,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,644.46 : 518,388.36 = 203,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,644.46/518,388.36 = 203,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,644.46x = 518,388.36 × 203,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,644.46x = 105,526,877,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,526,877,325.56/375,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,922.22

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