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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,647.96, 518,393.19 and 203,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,647.96, 518,393.19 and 203,570.72 is: 280,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,647.96 : 518,393.19 = 203,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,647.96/518,393.19 = 203,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,647.96x = 518,393.19 × 203,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,647.96x = 105,529,674,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,529,674,931.40/375,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,927.05

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