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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,021.68, 518,838.12 and 214,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,021.68, 518,838.12 and 214,927.80 is: 296,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,021.68 : 518,838.12 = 214,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,021.68/518,838.12 = 214,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,021.68x = 518,838.12 × 214,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,021.68x = 111,512,735,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,512,735,687.74/376,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,559.33

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