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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,972.74, 520,208.10 and 215,842.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,972.74, 520,208.10 and 215,842.86 is: 297,854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,972.74 : 520,208.10 = 215,842.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,972.74/520,208.10 = 215,842.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,972.74x = 520,208.10 × 215,842.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,972.74x = 112,283,204,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,283,204,099.17/376,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,854.97

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