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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,010.11, 518,894.81 and 214,864.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,010.11, 518,894.81 and 214,864.77 is: 296,513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,010.11 : 518,894.81 = 214,864.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,010.11/518,894.81 = 214,864.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,010.11x = 518,894.81 × 214,864.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,010.11x = 111,492,215,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,492,215,682.12/376,010.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,513.88

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