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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,707.88, 519,857.22 and 206,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,707.88, 519,857.22 and 206,953 is: 285,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,707.88 : 519,857.22 = 206,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,707.88/519,857.22 = 206,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,707.88x = 519,857.22 × 206,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,707.88x = 107,586,011,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,586,011,250.66/376,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,595.33

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