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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,623.38, 518,302.92 and 212,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,623.38, 518,302.92 and 212,220.26 is: 292,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,623.38 : 518,302.92 = 212,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,623.38/518,302.92 = 212,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,623.38x = 518,302.92 × 212,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,623.38x = 109,994,380,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,994,380,589.11/375,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,831.56

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