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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,298.67, 517,783.64 and 214,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,298.67, 517,783.64 and 214,037.79 is: 295,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,298.67 : 517,783.64 = 214,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,298.67/517,783.64 = 214,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,298.67x = 517,783.64 × 214,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,298.67x = 110,825,264,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,825,264,933.57/375,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,298.85

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