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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,521.19, 518,239.99 and 214,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,521.19, 518,239.99 and 214,427.98 is: 295,922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,521.19 : 518,239.99 = 214,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,521.19/518,239.99 = 214,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,521.19x = 518,239.99 × 214,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,521.19x = 111,125,154,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,125,154,210.92/375,521.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,922.46

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