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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,276.60, 557,799.30 and 214,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,276.60, 557,799.30 and 214,229.40 is: 320,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,276.60 : 557,799.30 = 214,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,276.60/557,799.30 = 214,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,276.60x = 557,799.30 × 214,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,276.60x = 119,497,009,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,497,009,359.42/372,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,989.85

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