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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,689.49, 518,450.17 and 203,611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,689.49, 518,450.17 and 203,611.63 is: 280,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,689.49 : 518,450.17 = 203,611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,689.49/518,450.17 = 203,611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,689.49x = 518,450.17 × 203,611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,689.49x = 105,562,486,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,562,486,059.52/375,689.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,983.33

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