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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,049, 518,947.62 and 206,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,049, 518,947.62 and 206,283.54 is: 284,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,049 : 518,947.62 = 206,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,049/518,947.62 = 206,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,049x = 518,947.62 × 206,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,049x = 107,050,352,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050,352,128.18/376,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,671.29

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