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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,906.08, 520,135.45 and 204,827.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,906.08, 520,135.45 and 204,827.45 is: 282,664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,906.08 : 520,135.45 = 204,827.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,906.08/520,135.45 = 204,827.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,906.08x = 520,135.45 × 204,827.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,906.08x = 106,538,017,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,538,017,878.10/376,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,664.63

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