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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,670.37, 519,808.94 and 204,590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,670.37, 519,808.94 and 204,590.01 is: 282,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,670.37 : 519,808.94 = 204,590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,670.37/519,808.94 = 204,590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,670.37x = 519,808.94 × 204,590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,670.37x = 106,347,716,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,347,716,232.69/376,670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,336.29

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