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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,666.42, 519,803.48 and 204,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,666.42, 519,803.48 and 204,586.05 is: 282,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,666.42 : 519,803.48 = 204,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,666.42/519,803.48 = 204,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,666.42x = 519,803.48 × 204,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,666.42x = 106,344,539,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,344,539,726.52/376,666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,330.82

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