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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,642.80, 519,770.16 and 206,880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,642.80, 519,770.16 and 206,880.72 is: 285,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,642.80 : 519,770.16 = 206,880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,642.80/519,770.16 = 206,880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,642.80x = 519,770.16 × 206,880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,642.80x = 107,530,424,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,530,424,935.32/376,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,497.09

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