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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,501.50, 519,575.72 and 206,739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,501.50, 519,575.72 and 206,739.27 is: 285,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,501.50 : 519,575.72 = 206,739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,501.50/519,575.72 = 206,739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,501.50x = 519,575.72 × 206,739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,501.50x = 107,416,704,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,416,704,028.83/376,501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,302.19

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