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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,042.03, 518,975.30 and 214,920.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,042.03, 518,975.30 and 214,920.27 is: 296,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,042.03 : 518,975.30 = 214,920.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,042.03/518,975.30 = 214,920.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,042.03x = 518,975.30 × 214,920.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,042.03x = 111,538,312,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,538,312,136.63/376,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,611.29

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