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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,742.01, 519,909.63 and 204,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,742.01, 519,909.63 and 204,663.36 is: 282,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,742.01 : 519,909.63 = 204,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,742.01/519,909.63 = 204,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,742.01x = 519,909.63 × 204,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,742.01x = 106,406,451,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,406,451,772.16/376,742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,438.51

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