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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,933.03, 520,158.81 and 204,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,933.03, 520,158.81 and 204,846.91 is: 282,683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,933.03 : 520,158.81 = 204,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,933.03/520,158.81 = 204,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,933.03x = 520,158.81 × 204,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,933.03x = 106,552,924,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,552,924,405.56/376,933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,683.97

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