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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,428.84, 518,128.98 and 214,308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,428.84, 518,128.98 and 214,308.13 is: 295,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,428.84 : 518,128.98 = 214,308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,428.84/518,128.98 = 214,308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,428.84x = 518,128.98 × 214,308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,428.84x = 111,039,252,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,039,252,802.61/375,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,766.44

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