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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,559.76, 514,117 and 202,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,559.76, 514,117 and 202,794 is: 279,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,559.76 : 514,117 = 202,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,559.76/514,117 = 202,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,559.76x = 514,117 × 202,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,559.76x = 104,259,842,898
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,259,842,898/372,559.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,847.30

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