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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,878.57, 511,877.96 and 217,916.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,878.57, 511,877.96 and 217,916.73 is: 300,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,878.57 : 511,877.96 = 217,916.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,878.57/511,877.96 = 217,916.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,878.57x = 511,877.96 × 217,916.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,878.57x = 111,546,773,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,546,773,666.61/370,878.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,763.60

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