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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,385.82, 511,105.91 and 217,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,385.82, 511,105.91 and 217,430.25 is: 300,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,385.82 : 511,105.91 = 217,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,385.82/511,105.91 = 217,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,385.82x = 511,105.91 × 217,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,385.82x = 111,129,885,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,129,885,787.78/370,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,038.18

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