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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,607, 514,197.66 and 202,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,607, 514,197.66 and 202,831 is: 279,906.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,607 : 514,197.66 = 202,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,607/514,197.66 = 202,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,607x = 514,197.66 × 202,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,607x = 104,295,225,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,295,225,575.46/372,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,906.78

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