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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,309.92, 519,314.40 and 206,559.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,309.92, 519,314.40 and 206,559.84 is: 285,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,309.92 : 519,314.40 = 206,559.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,309.92/519,314.40 = 206,559.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,309.92x = 519,314.40 × 206,559.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,309.92x = 107,269,499,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,269,499,373.70/376,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,056.26

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