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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,990.76, 531,273.90 and 215,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,990.76, 531,273.90 and 215,224.48 is: 297,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,990.76 : 531,273.90 = 215,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,990.76/531,273.90 = 215,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,990.76x = 531,273.90 × 215,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,990.76x = 114,343,148,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,343,148,865.07/384,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,002.32

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