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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,783.17, 519,970.35 and 204,699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,783.17, 519,970.35 and 204,699.42 is: 282,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,783.17 : 519,970.35 = 204,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,783.17/519,970.35 = 204,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,783.17x = 519,970.35 × 204,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,783.17x = 106,437,629,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,437,629,062.20/376,783.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,490.40

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