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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,954.01, 511,753.95 and 217,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,954.01, 511,753.95 and 217,923.14 is: 300,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,954.01 : 511,753.95 = 217,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,954.01/511,753.95 = 217,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,954.01x = 511,753.95 × 217,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,954.01x = 111,523,028,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,523,028,970.79/370,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,638.42

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