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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,791.63, 519,942.29 and 215,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,791.63, 519,942.29 and 215,609.73 is: 297,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,791.63 : 519,942.29 = 215,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,791.63/519,942.29 = 215,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,791.63x = 519,942.29 × 215,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,791.63x = 112,104,615,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,104,615,684.43/376,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,524.17

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