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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,660.37, 519,795.14 and 204,579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,660.37, 519,795.14 and 204,579.99 is: 282,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,660.37 : 519,795.14 = 204,579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,660.37/519,795.14 = 204,579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,660.37x = 519,795.14 × 204,579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,660.37x = 106,339,683,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,339,683,520.35/376,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,322.46

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