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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,887.21, 520,107.60 and 204,805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,887.21, 520,107.60 and 204,805.14 is: 282,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,887.21 : 520,107.60 = 204,805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,887.21/520,107.60 = 204,805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,887.21x = 520,107.60 × 204,805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,887.21x = 106,520,709,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,520,709,833.06/376,887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,632.86

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