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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,794.29, 519,982.02 and 204,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,794.29, 519,982.02 and 204,715.67 is: 282,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,794.29 : 519,982.02 = 204,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,794.29/519,982.02 = 204,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,794.29x = 519,982.02 × 204,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,794.29x = 106,448,465,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,448,465,012.34/376,794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,510.82

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