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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,669.37, 519,807.56 and 204,589.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,669.37, 519,807.56 and 204,589.01 is: 282,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,669.37 : 519,807.56 = 204,589.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,669.37/519,807.56 = 204,589.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,669.37x = 519,807.56 × 204,589.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,669.37x = 106,346,912,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,346,912,594.39/376,669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,334.91

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