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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,571.47, 512,769.62 and 218,615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,571.47, 512,769.62 and 218,615.42 is: 301,689.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,571.47 : 512,769.62 = 218,615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,571.47/512,769.62 = 218,615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,571.47x = 512,769.62 × 218,615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,571.47x = 112,099,345,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,099,345,839.54/371,571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,689.86

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