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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,586.86, 519,687.84 and 204,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,586.86, 519,687.84 and 204,503.29 is: 282,213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,586.86 : 519,687.84 = 204,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,586.86/519,687.84 = 204,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,586.86x = 519,687.84 × 204,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,586.86x = 106,277,873,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,277,873,052.99/376,586.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,213.44

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