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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,993, 520,251.42 and 215,850.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,993, 520,251.42 and 215,850.52 is: 297,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,993 : 520,251.42 = 215,850.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,993/520,251.42 = 215,850.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,993x = 520,251.42 × 215,850.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,993x = 112,296,539,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,296,539,537.74/376,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,874.34

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