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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,409.44, 518,073.39 and 214,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,409.44, 518,073.39 and 214,261.23 is: 295,685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,409.44 : 518,073.39 = 214,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,409.44/518,073.39 = 214,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,409.44x = 518,073.39 × 214,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,409.44x = 111,003,041,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,003,041,771.67/375,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,685.27

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