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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,621.71, 519,736.17 and 204,538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,621.71, 519,736.17 and 204,538.47 is: 282,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,621.71 : 519,736.17 = 204,538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,621.71/519,736.17 = 204,538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,621.71x = 519,736.17 × 204,538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,621.71x = 106,306,041,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,306,041,015.46/376,621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,262.12

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