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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,511.99, 519,591.02 and 204,432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,511.99, 519,591.02 and 204,432.01 is: 282,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,511.99 : 519,591.02 = 204,432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,511.99/519,591.02 = 204,432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,511.99x = 519,591.02 × 204,432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,511.99x = 106,221,034,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,221,034,275.41/376,511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,118.60

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