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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,483.34, 519,555.39 and 206,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,483.34, 519,555.39 and 206,718.14 is: 285,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,483.34 : 519,555.39 = 206,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,483.34/519,555.39 = 206,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,483.34x = 519,555.39 × 206,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,483.34x = 107,401,523,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,401,523,847.78/376,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,275.63

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