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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028.50, 518,919.33 and 206,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028.50, 518,919.33 and 206,263.03 is: 284,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028.50 : 518,919.33 = 206,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028.50/518,919.33 = 206,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028.50x = 518,919.33 × 206,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028.50x = 107,033,873,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,033,873,331.37/376,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,642.98

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