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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,705.62, 518,480.02 and 203,629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,705.62, 518,480.02 and 203,629.08 is: 281,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,705.62 : 518,480.02 = 203,629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,705.62/518,480.02 = 203,629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,705.62x = 518,480.02 × 203,629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,705.62x = 105,577,609,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,577,609,470.98/375,705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,011.53

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