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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,604, 514,193.52 and 202,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,604, 514,193.52 and 202,828 is: 279,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,604 : 514,193.52 = 202,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,604/514,193.52 = 202,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,604x = 514,193.52 × 202,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,604x = 104,292,843,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,292,843,274.56/372,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,902.64

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