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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,001.76, 518,879.60 and 206,234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,001.76, 518,879.60 and 206,234.68 is: 284,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,001.76 : 518,879.60 = 206,234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,001.76/518,879.60 = 206,234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,001.76x = 518,879.60 × 206,234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,001.76x = 107,010,968,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,010,968,264.53/376,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,602.31

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