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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,441.68, 513,978.72 and 202,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,441.68, 513,978.72 and 202,685.12 is: 279,710.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,441.68 : 513,978.72 = 202,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,441.68/513,978.72 = 202,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,441.68x = 513,978.72 × 202,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,441.68x = 104,175,838,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,175,838,540.65/372,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,710.47

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