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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,708.91, 519,863.87 and 204,630.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,708.91, 519,863.87 and 204,630.21 is: 282,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,708.91 : 519,863.87 = 204,630.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,708.91/519,863.87 = 204,630.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,708.91x = 519,863.87 × 204,630.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,708.91x = 106,379,851,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,379,851,866.36/376,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,392.72

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