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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,599.93, 519,708.20 and 204,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,599.93, 519,708.20 and 204,514.62 is: 282,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,599.93 : 519,708.20 = 204,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,599.93/519,708.20 = 204,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,599.93x = 519,708.20 × 204,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,599.93x = 106,287,924,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,287,924,011.31/376,599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,230.33

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