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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,771.66, 518,563.80 and 206,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,771.66, 518,563.80 and 206,005.92 is: 284,287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,771.66 : 518,563.80 = 206,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,771.66/518,563.80 = 206,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,771.66x = 518,563.80 × 206,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,771.66x = 106,827,212,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,827,212,697.70/375,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,287.57

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