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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,086.78, 563,599.71 and 207,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,086.78, 563,599.71 and 207,682.92 is: 311,231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,086.78 : 563,599.71 = 207,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,086.78/563,599.71 = 207,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,086.78x = 563,599.71 × 207,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,086.78x = 117,050,033,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,050,033,483.95/376,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,231.45

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