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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,075.09, 518,974.72 and 206,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,075.09, 518,974.72 and 206,307.73 is: 284,699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,075.09 : 518,974.72 = 206,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,075.09/518,974.72 = 206,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,075.09x = 518,974.72 × 206,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,075.09x = 107,068,496,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,068,496,410.59/376,075.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,699.78

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