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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,778.92, 518,574.36 and 206,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,778.92, 518,574.36 and 206,023.92 is: 284,312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,778.92 : 518,574.36 = 206,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,778.92/518,574.36 = 206,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,778.92x = 518,574.36 × 206,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,778.92x = 106,838,722,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,838,722,458.69/375,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,312.71

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