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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,522.56, 518,241.89 and 214,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,522.56, 518,241.89 and 214,429.36 is: 295,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,522.56 : 518,241.89 = 214,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,522.56/518,241.89 = 214,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,522.56x = 518,241.89 × 214,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,522.56x = 111,126,273,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,126,273,134.53/375,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,924.36

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