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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,462.72, 519,519.36 and 206,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,462.72, 519,519.36 and 206,707.60 is: 285,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,462.72 : 519,519.36 = 206,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,462.72/519,519.36 = 206,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,462.72x = 519,519.36 × 206,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,462.72x = 107,388,600,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,388,600,059.14/376,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,256.93

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