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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,828.26, 565,325.43 and 208,593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,828.26, 565,325.43 and 208,593.97 is: 312,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,828.26 : 565,325.43 = 208,593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,828.26/565,325.43 = 208,593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,828.26x = 565,325.43 × 208,593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,828.26x = 117,923,475,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,923,475,785.66/376,828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,936.92

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