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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,674.93, 525,311.28 and 217,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,674.93, 525,311.28 and 217,324.96 is: 299,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,674.93 : 525,311.28 = 217,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,674.93/525,311.28 = 217,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,674.93x = 525,311.28 × 217,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,674.93x = 114,163,252,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,163,252,913.55/380,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,896.96

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