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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,990.84, 520,258.62 and 215,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,990.84, 520,258.62 and 215,898.04 is: 297,945.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,990.84 : 520,258.62 = 215,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,990.84/520,258.62 = 215,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,990.84x = 520,258.62 × 215,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,990.84x = 112,322,816,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322,816,351.11/376,990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,945.74

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