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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,430.44, 517,964.50 and 214,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,430.44, 517,964.50 and 214,169.16 is: 295,479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,430.44 : 517,964.50 = 214,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,430.44/517,964.50 = 214,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,430.44x = 517,964.50 × 214,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,430.44x = 110,932,021,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,932,021,874.82/375,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,479.56

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