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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,058.82, 517,478.82 and 213,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,058.82, 517,478.82 and 213,855.08 is: 295,061.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,058.82 : 517,478.82 = 213,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,058.82/517,478.82 = 213,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,058.82x = 517,478.82 × 213,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,058.82x = 110,665,474,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,665,474,449.41/375,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,061.65

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