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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,412.92, 512,549.82 and 201,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,412.92, 512,549.82 and 201,647.06 is: 278,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,412.92 : 512,549.82 = 201,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,412.92/512,549.82 = 201,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,412.92x = 512,549.82 × 201,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,412.92x = 103,354,164,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,354,164,306.53/371,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,272.94

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