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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,029.25, 518,920.37 and 206,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,029.25, 518,920.37 and 206,263.78 is: 284,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,029.25 : 518,920.37 = 206,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,029.25/518,920.37 = 206,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,029.25x = 518,920.37 × 206,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,029.25x = 107,034,476,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,034,476,003.88/376,029.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,644.02

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