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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,823.23, 520,015.94 and 207,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,823.23, 520,015.94 and 207,068.29 is: 285,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,823.23 : 520,015.94 = 207,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,823.23/520,015.94 = 207,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,823.23x = 520,015.94 × 207,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,823.23x = 107,678,810,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,678,810,433.20/376,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,754.17

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