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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,019.08, 518,873.52 and 214,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,019.08, 518,873.52 and 214,842.04 is: 296,463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,019.08 : 518,873.52 = 214,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,019.08/518,873.52 = 214,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,019.08x = 518,873.52 × 214,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,019.08x = 111,475,845,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,475,845,538.78/376,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,463.27

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