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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,562.88, 514,136.84 and 202,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,562.88, 514,136.84 and 202,797 is: 279,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,562.88 : 514,136.84 = 202,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,562.88/514,136.84 = 202,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,562.88x = 514,136.84 × 202,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,562.88x = 104,265,407,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,265,407,727.50/372,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,859.90

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