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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,823.26, 520,015.98 and 207,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,823.26, 520,015.98 and 207,068.32 is: 285,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,823.26 : 520,015.98 = 207,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,823.26/520,015.98 = 207,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,823.26x = 520,015.98 × 207,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,823.26x = 107,678,835,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,678,835,351.75/376,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,754.22

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