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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,670.35, 518,423.94 and 203,593.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,670.35, 518,423.94 and 203,593.23 is: 280,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,670.35 : 518,423.94 = 203,593.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,670.35/518,423.94 = 203,593.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,670.35x = 518,423.94 × 203,593.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,670.35x = 105,547,604,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,547,604,453.93/375,670.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,958.04

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