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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,735.60, 565,540.80 and 216,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,735.60, 565,540.80 and 216,938.80 is: 325,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,735.60 : 565,540.80 = 216,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,735.60/565,540.80 = 216,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,735.60x = 565,540.80 × 216,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,735.60x = 122,687,742,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687,742,503.04/376,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,660.07

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