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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,998.76, 518,875.47 and 206,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,998.76, 518,875.47 and 206,231.67 is: 284,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,998.76 : 518,875.47 = 206,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,998.76/518,875.47 = 206,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,998.76x = 518,875.47 × 206,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,998.76x = 107,008,554,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,008,554,700.14/375,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,598.16

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