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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,473.74, 512,629.29 and 201,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,473.74, 512,629.29 and 201,709.08 is: 278,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,473.74 : 512,629.29 = 201,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,473.74/512,629.29 = 201,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,473.74x = 512,629.29 × 201,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,473.74x = 103,401,982,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401,982,466.95/371,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,356.10

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