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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,294.68, 519,279.93 and 212,949.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,294.68, 519,279.93 and 212,949.54 is: 293,866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,294.68 : 519,279.93 = 212,949.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,294.68/519,279.93 = 212,949.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,294.68x = 519,279.93 × 212,949.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,294.68x = 110,580,422,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580,422,224.73/376,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,866.56

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