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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,754.65, 508,881.26 and 215,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,754.65, 508,881.26 and 215,821.96 is: 297,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,754.65 : 508,881.26 = 215,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,754.65/508,881.26 = 215,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,754.65x = 508,881.26 × 215,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,754.65x = 109,827,748,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,827,748,589.16/368,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,834.21

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