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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,898.23, 518,769.54 and 212,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,898.23, 518,769.54 and 212,589.18 is: 293,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,898.23 : 518,769.54 = 212,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,898.23/518,769.54 = 212,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,898.23x = 518,769.54 × 212,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,898.23x = 110,284,791,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,284,791,117.58/375,898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,390.03

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