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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,569, 565,086.94 and 218,871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,569, 565,086.94 and 218,871.72 is: 328,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,569 : 565,086.94 = 218,871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,569/565,086.94 = 218,871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,569x = 565,086.94 × 218,871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,569x = 123,681,550,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,681,550,507.34/376,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,443.26

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