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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,729.13, 519,886.40 and 206,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,729.13, 519,886.40 and 206,974.19 is: 285,624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,729.13 : 519,886.40 = 206,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,729.13/519,886.40 = 206,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,729.13x = 519,886.40 × 206,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,729.13x = 107,603,062,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,603,062,897.71/376,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,624.49

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