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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,729.50, 519,886.92 and 206,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,729.50, 519,886.92 and 206,974.56 is: 285,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,729.50 : 519,886.92 = 206,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,729.50/519,886.92 = 206,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,729.50x = 519,886.92 × 206,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,729.50x = 107,603,366,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,603,366,516.76/376,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,625.01

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