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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,645.82, 519,772.65 and 204,564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,645.82, 519,772.65 and 204,564.02 is: 282,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,645.82 : 519,772.65 = 204,564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,645.82/519,772.65 = 204,564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,645.82x = 519,772.65 × 204,564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,645.82x = 106,326,782,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,326,782,770.05/376,645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,299.12

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