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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,591.74, 519,700.68 and 206,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,591.74, 519,700.68 and 206,825.84 is: 285,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,591.74 : 519,700.68 = 206,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,591.74/519,700.68 = 206,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,591.74x = 519,700.68 × 206,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,591.74x = 107,487,529,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,487,529,689.57/376,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,421.90

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