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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,252.24, 513,705.78 and 202,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,252.24, 513,705.78 and 202,487.04 is: 279,430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,252.24 : 513,705.78 = 202,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,252.24/513,705.78 = 202,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,252.24x = 513,705.78 × 202,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,252.24x = 104,018,762,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018,762,823.09/372,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,430.86

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