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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,821.52, 518,666.40 and 206,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,821.52, 518,666.40 and 206,088.72 is: 284,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,821.52 : 518,666.40 = 206,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,821.52/518,666.40 = 206,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,821.52x = 518,666.40 × 206,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,821.52x = 106,891,294,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,891,294,483.01/375,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,420.37

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