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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,673.83, 521,173.59 and 205,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,673.83, 521,173.59 and 205,592.06 is: 283,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,673.83 : 521,173.59 = 205,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,673.83/521,173.59 = 205,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,673.83x = 521,173.59 × 205,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,673.83x = 107,149,149,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,149,149,379.83/377,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,708.17

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