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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,563.88, 514,138.22 and 202,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,563.88, 514,138.22 and 202,798 is: 279,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,563.88 : 514,138.22 = 202,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,563.88/514,138.22 = 202,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,563.88x = 514,138.22 × 202,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,563.88x = 104,266,202,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,266,202,739.56/372,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,861.28

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