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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,973.46, 520,228.65 and 204,891.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,973.46, 520,228.65 and 204,891.37 is: 282,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,973.46 : 520,228.65 = 204,891.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,973.46/520,228.65 = 204,891.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,973.46x = 520,228.65 × 204,891.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,973.46x = 106,590,362,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,590,362,629.55/376,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,752.96

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