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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,348.68, 513,853.98 and 202,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,348.68, 513,853.98 and 202,589.24 is: 279,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,348.68 : 513,853.98 = 202,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,348.68/513,853.98 = 202,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,348.68x = 513,853.98 × 202,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,348.68x = 104,101,287,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,101,287,279.18/372,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,580.12

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