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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,719.91, 511,594.14 and 200,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,719.91, 511,594.14 and 200,954.44 is: 277,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,719.91 : 511,594.14 = 200,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,719.91/511,594.14 = 200,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,719.91x = 511,594.14 × 200,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,719.91x = 102,807,113,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,807,113,910.98/370,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,317.49

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