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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,606.81, 521,099.57 and 205,524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,606.81, 521,099.57 and 205,524.37 is: 283,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,606.81 : 521,099.57 = 205,524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,606.81/521,099.57 = 205,524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,606.81x = 521,099.57 × 205,524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,606.81x = 107,098,657,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,098,657,909.45/377,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,624.81

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