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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,664.97, 519,801.47 and 204,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,664.97, 519,801.47 and 204,584.60 is: 282,328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,664.97 : 519,801.47 = 204,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,664.97/519,801.47 = 204,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,664.97x = 519,801.47 × 204,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,664.97x = 106,343,372,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,343,372,197.43/376,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,328.81

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