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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,943.99, 520,186.73 and 204,861.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,943.99, 520,186.73 and 204,861.97 is: 282,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,943.99 : 520,186.73 = 204,861.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,943.99/520,186.73 = 204,861.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,943.99x = 520,186.73 × 204,861.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,943.99x = 106,566,478,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,566,478,275.66/376,943.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,711.71

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