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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,951.64, 520,197.27 and 204,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,951.64, 520,197.27 and 204,869.60 is: 282,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,951.64 : 520,197.27 = 204,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,951.64/520,197.27 = 204,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,951.64x = 520,197.27 × 204,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,951.64x = 106,572,606,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,572,606,625.99/376,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,722.23

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