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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,900.83, 520,159.73 and 215,778.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,900.83, 520,159.73 and 215,778.87 is: 297,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,900.83 : 520,159.73 = 215,778.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,900.83/520,159.73 = 215,778.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,900.83x = 520,159.73 × 215,778.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,900.83x = 112,239,477,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,239,477,680.01/376,900.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,795.78

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