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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,890.88, 565,530 and 208,379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,890.88, 565,530 and 208,379.92 is: 312,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,890.88 : 565,530 = 208,379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,890.88/565,530 = 208,379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,890.88x = 565,530 × 208,379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,890.88x = 117,845,096,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,845,096,157.60/376,890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,676.96

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