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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,778.04, 519,951.54 and 204,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,778.04, 519,951.54 and 204,694.62 is: 282,477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,778.04 : 519,951.54 = 204,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,778.04/519,951.54 = 204,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,778.04x = 519,951.54 × 204,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,778.04x = 106,431,282,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,431,282,898.72/376,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,477.40

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