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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,646.85, 519,862.32 and 215,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,646.85, 519,862.32 and 215,594.96 is: 297,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,646.85 : 519,862.32 = 215,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,646.85/519,862.32 = 215,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,646.85x = 519,862.32 × 215,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,646.85x = 112,079,693,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,079,693,486.60/376,646.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,572.36

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