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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028.20, 518,885.94 and 214,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028.20, 518,885.94 and 214,851.16 is: 296,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028.20 : 518,885.94 = 214,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028.20/518,885.94 = 214,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028.20x = 518,885.94 × 214,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028.20x = 111,483,246,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,483,246,116.69/376,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,475.76

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