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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,727.38, 519,883.98 and 206,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,727.38, 519,883.98 and 206,972.44 is: 285,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,727.38 : 519,883.98 = 206,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,727.38/519,883.98 = 206,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,727.38x = 519,883.98 × 206,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,727.38x = 107,601,655,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,601,655,857.51/376,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,622.07

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