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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,726.50, 519,882.77 and 206,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,726.50, 519,882.77 and 206,971.56 is: 285,620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,726.50 : 519,882.77 = 206,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,726.50/519,882.77 = 206,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,726.50x = 519,882.77 × 206,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,726.50x = 107,600,948,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,600,948,441.45/376,726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,620.86

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