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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,479.92, 514,012.44 and 202,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,479.92, 514,012.44 and 202,710.40 is: 279,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,479.92 : 514,012.44 = 202,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,479.92/514,012.44 = 202,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,479.92x = 514,012.44 × 202,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,479.92x = 104,195,667,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,195,667,317.38/372,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,734.99

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