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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,092.29, 518,976.23 and 206,326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,092.29, 518,976.23 and 206,326.41 is: 284,713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,092.29 : 518,976.23 = 206,326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,092.29/518,976.23 = 206,326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,092.29x = 518,976.23 × 206,326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,092.29x = 107,078,501,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,078,501,379.60/376,092.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,713.37

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