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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,400.54, 518,061.11 and 214,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,400.54, 518,061.11 and 214,252.36 is: 295,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,400.54 : 518,061.11 = 214,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,400.54/518,061.11 = 214,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,400.54x = 518,061.11 × 214,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,400.54x = 110,995,812,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,995,812,851.41/375,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,673.02

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