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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,974.46, 520,230.03 and 204,892.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,974.46, 520,230.03 and 204,892.37 is: 282,754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,974.46 : 520,230.03 = 204,892.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,974.46/520,230.03 = 204,892.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,974.46x = 520,230.03 × 204,892.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,974.46x = 106,591,163,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,591,163,791.87/376,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,754.34

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