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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,054.57, 518,924.46 and 206,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,054.57, 518,924.46 and 206,288.70 is: 284,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,054.57 : 518,924.46 = 206,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,054.57/518,924.46 = 206,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,054.57x = 518,924.46 × 206,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,054.57x = 107,048,249,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,048,249,656.98/376,054.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,661.48

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