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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,806.48, 514,478.76 and 203,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,806.48, 514,478.76 and 203,040.44 is: 280,198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,806.48 : 514,478.76 = 203,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,806.48/514,478.76 = 203,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,806.48x = 514,478.76 × 203,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,806.48x = 104,459,993,801.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,459,993,801.05/372,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,198.98

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