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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,724.42, 519,877.22 and 204,640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,724.42, 519,877.22 and 204,640.82 is: 282,402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,724.42 : 519,877.22 = 204,640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,724.42/519,877.22 = 204,640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,724.42x = 519,877.22 × 204,640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,724.42x = 106,388,100,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,388,100,600.12/376,724.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,402.98

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