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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,618.68, 519,746.22 and 206,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,618.68, 519,746.22 and 206,868.60 is: 285,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,618.68 : 519,746.22 = 206,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,618.68/519,746.22 = 206,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,618.68x = 519,746.22 × 206,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,618.68x = 107,519,172,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,519,172,886.69/376,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,485.50

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