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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,363.63, 513,862.83 and 202,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,363.63, 513,862.83 and 202,597.76 is: 279,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,363.63 : 513,862.83 = 202,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,363.63/513,862.83 = 202,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,363.63x = 513,862.83 × 202,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,363.63x = 104,107,455,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,107,455,735.95/372,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,585.46

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