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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,312.49, 483,466.96 and 214,436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,312.49, 483,466.96 and 214,436.23 is: 295,943.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,312.49 : 483,466.96 = 214,436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,312.49/483,466.96 = 214,436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,312.49x = 483,466.96 × 214,436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,312.49x = 103,672,831,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,672,831,898.14/350,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,943.86

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