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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,774.52, 518,568.84 and 206,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,774.52, 518,568.84 and 206,009.84 is: 284,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,774.52 : 518,568.84 = 206,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,774.52/518,568.84 = 206,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,774.52x = 518,568.84 × 206,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,774.52x = 106,830,283,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,830,283,757.39/375,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,293.58

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