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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,472.08, 519,532.04 and 206,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,472.08, 519,532.04 and 206,717.04 is: 285,269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,472.08 : 519,532.04 = 206,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,472.08/519,532.04 = 206,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,472.08x = 519,532.04 × 206,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,472.08x = 107,396,125,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,396,125,493.96/376,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,269.83

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