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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,020.68, 518,836.74 and 214,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,020.68, 518,836.74 and 214,926.80 is: 296,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,020.68 : 518,836.74 = 214,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,020.68/518,836.74 = 214,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,020.68x = 518,836.74 × 214,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,020.68x = 111,511,920,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,511,920,250.63/376,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,557.95

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