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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,371.76, 513,872.55 and 202,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,371.76, 513,872.55 and 202,604.76 is: 279,594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,371.76 : 513,872.55 = 202,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,371.76/513,872.55 = 202,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,371.76x = 513,872.55 × 202,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,371.76x = 104,113,024,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,113,024,663.34/372,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,594.31

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