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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,966.49, 520,217.87 and 204,884.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,966.49, 520,217.87 and 204,884.37 is: 282,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,966.49 : 520,217.87 = 204,884.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,966.49/520,217.87 = 204,884.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,966.49x = 520,217.87 × 204,884.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,966.49x = 106,584,509,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,584,509,533.27/376,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,742.67

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