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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,967.84, 520,215.57 and 207,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,967.84, 520,215.57 and 207,201.96 is: 285,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,967.84 : 520,215.57 = 207,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,967.84/520,215.57 = 207,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,967.84x = 520,215.57 × 207,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,967.84x = 107,789,685,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,789,685,726.52/376,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,938.68

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