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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,595.88, 519,700.71 and 204,512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,595.88, 519,700.71 and 204,512.64 is: 282,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,595.88 : 519,700.71 = 204,512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,595.88/519,700.71 = 204,512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,595.88x = 519,700.71 × 204,512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,595.88x = 106,285,360,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,285,360,590.91/376,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,226.57

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