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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,327.96, 517,823.91 and 214,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,327.96, 517,823.91 and 214,067.04 is: 295,339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,327.96 : 517,823.91 = 214,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,327.96/517,823.91 = 214,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,327.96x = 517,823.91 × 214,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,327.96x = 110,849,031,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,849,031,654.93/375,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,339.13

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