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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,246.45, 519,072.29 and 215,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,246.45, 519,072.29 and 215,015 is: 296,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,246.45 : 519,072.29 = 215,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,246.45/519,072.29 = 215,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,246.45x = 519,072.29 × 215,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,246.45x = 111,608,328,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,608,328,434.35/376,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,636.23

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