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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,892.58, 518,699.67 and 212,541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,892.58, 518,699.67 and 212,541.07 is: 293,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,892.58 : 518,699.67 = 212,541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,892.58/518,699.67 = 212,541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,892.58x = 518,699.67 × 212,541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,892.58x = 110,244,982,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,244,982,870.45/375,892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,288.53

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