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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,362.88, 513,871.60 and 202,607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,362.88, 513,871.60 and 202,607.92 is: 279,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,362.88 : 513,871.60 = 202,607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,362.88/513,871.60 = 202,607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,362.88x = 513,871.60 × 202,607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,362.88x = 104,114,456,023.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,114,456,023.07/372,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,604.82

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