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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,947.15, 520,191.09 and 204,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,947.15, 520,191.09 and 204,865.12 is: 282,716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,947.15 : 520,191.09 = 204,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,947.15/520,191.09 = 204,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,947.15x = 520,191.09 × 204,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,947.15x = 106,569,006,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,569,006,450.50/376,947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,716.04

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