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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,992.38, 520,249.48 and 215,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,992.38, 520,249.48 and 215,900.73 is: 297,943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,992.38 : 520,249.48 = 215,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,992.38/520,249.48 = 215,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,992.38x = 520,249.48 × 215,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,992.38x = 112,322,242,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322,242,514.12/376,992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,943.00

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