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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,617.96, 519,731.01 and 204,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,617.96, 519,731.01 and 204,534.72 is: 282,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,617.96 : 519,731.01 = 204,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,617.96/519,731.01 = 204,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,617.96x = 519,731.01 × 204,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,617.96x = 106,303,036,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,303,036,605.67/376,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,256.95

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