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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,352.92, 519,367.76 and 223,421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,352.92, 519,367.76 and 223,421.78 is: 308,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,352.92 : 519,367.76 = 223,421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,352.92/519,367.76 = 223,421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,352.92x = 519,367.76 × 223,421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,352.92x = 116,038,068,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,038,068,673.95/376,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,322.49

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