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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,263.42, 483,274.32 and 214,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,263.42, 483,274.32 and 214,247.68 is: 295,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,263.42 : 483,274.32 = 214,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,263.42/483,274.32 = 214,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,263.42x = 483,274.32 × 214,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,263.42x = 103,540,401,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,540,401,863.58/350,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,607.24

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