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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,723.88, 519,879.15 and 206,968.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,723.88, 519,879.15 and 206,968.94 is: 285,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,723.88 : 519,879.15 = 206,968.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,723.88/519,879.15 = 206,968.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,723.88x = 519,879.15 × 206,968.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,723.88x = 107,598,834,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,598,834,004.21/376,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,617.24

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