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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,267.99, 513,727.51 and 202,502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,267.99, 513,727.51 and 202,502.79 is: 279,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,267.99 : 513,727.51 = 202,502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,267.99/513,727.51 = 202,502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,267.99x = 513,727.51 × 202,502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,267.99x = 104,031,254,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,031,254,074.75/372,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,452.59

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