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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,562.76, 519,662.85 and 204,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,562.76, 519,662.85 and 204,481.08 is: 282,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,562.76 : 519,662.85 = 204,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,562.76/519,662.85 = 204,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,562.76x = 519,662.85 × 204,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,562.76x = 106,261,220,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,261,220,803.88/376,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,187.28

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