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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,281.67, 520,722.66 and 216,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,281.67, 520,722.66 and 216,244.65 is: 298,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,281.67 : 520,722.66 = 216,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,281.67/520,722.66 = 216,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,281.67x = 520,722.66 × 216,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,281.67x = 112,603,489,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,603,489,358.77/377,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,460.01

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