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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,570.97, 512,768.93 and 218,614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,570.97, 512,768.93 and 218,614.92 is: 301,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,570.97 : 512,768.93 = 218,614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,570.97/512,768.93 = 218,614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,570.97x = 512,768.93 × 218,614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,570.97x = 112,098,938,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,098,938,610.44/371,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,689.17

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