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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,352.68, 513,859.50 and 202,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,352.68, 513,859.50 and 202,593.24 is: 279,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,352.68 : 513,859.50 = 202,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,352.68/513,859.50 = 202,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,352.68x = 513,859.50 × 202,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,352.68x = 104,104,461,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,104,461,009.78/372,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,585.64

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