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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,665.23, 519,801.84 and 204,584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,665.23, 519,801.84 and 204,584.86 is: 282,329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,665.23 : 519,801.84 = 204,584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,665.23/519,801.84 = 204,584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,665.23x = 519,801.84 × 204,584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,665.23x = 106,343,586,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,343,586,664.14/376,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,329.18

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