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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,502.85, 519,571.89 and 204,419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,502.85, 519,571.89 and 204,419.43 is: 282,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,502.85 : 519,571.89 = 204,419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,502.85/519,571.89 = 204,419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,502.85x = 519,571.89 × 204,419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,502.85x = 106,210,589,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,210,589,597.82/376,502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,097.70

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