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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,292.67, 517,775.36 and 214,031.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,292.67, 517,775.36 and 214,031.79 is: 295,290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,292.67 : 517,775.36 = 214,031.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,292.67/517,775.36 = 214,031.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,292.67x = 517,775.36 × 214,031.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,292.67x = 110,820,386,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,820,386,048.54/375,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,290.57

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