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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,566.44, 511,385.72 and 217,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,566.44, 511,385.72 and 217,606.44 is: 300,299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,566.44 : 511,385.72 = 217,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,566.44/511,385.72 = 217,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,566.44x = 511,385.72 × 217,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,566.44x = 111,280,825,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,280,825,996.04/370,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,299.26

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