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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,808.68, 519,994.50 and 215,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,808.68, 519,994.50 and 215,663.08 is: 297,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,808.68 : 519,994.50 = 215,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,808.68/519,994.50 = 215,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,808.68x = 519,994.50 × 215,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,808.68x = 112,143,615,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,143,615,453.06/376,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,614.20

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