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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,869.60, 565,304.40 and 217,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,869.60, 565,304.40 and 217,437.30 is: 326,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,869.60 : 565,304.40 = 217,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,869.60/565,304.40 = 217,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,869.60x = 565,304.40 × 217,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,869.60x = 122,918,262,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,918,262,414.12/376,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,155.95

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