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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,453.96, 511,195.08 and 217,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,453.96, 511,195.08 and 217,475.74 is: 300,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,453.96 : 511,195.08 = 217,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,453.96/511,195.08 = 217,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,453.96x = 511,195.08 × 217,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,453.96x = 111,172,528,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,172,528,307.36/370,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,098.10

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