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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,811.38, 519,969.54 and 215,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,811.38, 519,969.54 and 215,629.48 is: 297,551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,811.38 : 519,969.54 = 215,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,811.38/519,969.54 = 215,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,811.38x = 519,969.54 × 215,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,811.38x = 112,120,761,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,120,761,526.04/376,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,551.42

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