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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,427.79, 519,471.23 and 206,672.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,427.79, 519,471.23 and 206,672.85 is: 285,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,427.79 : 519,471.23 = 206,672.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,427.79/519,471.23 = 206,672.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,427.79x = 519,471.23 × 206,672.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,427.79x = 107,360,598,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,360,598,563.74/376,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,209.01

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