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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,309.98, 519,300.36 and 212,963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,309.98, 519,300.36 and 212,963.46 is: 293,885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,309.98 : 519,300.36 = 212,963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,309.98/519,300.36 = 212,963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,309.98x = 519,300.36 × 212,963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,309.98x = 110,592,001,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,592,001,444.85/376,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,885.38

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