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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,524.81, 518,244.99 and 214,431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,524.81, 518,244.99 and 214,431.61 is: 295,927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,524.81 : 518,244.99 = 214,431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,524.81/518,244.99 = 214,431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,524.81x = 518,244.99 × 214,431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,524.81x = 111,128,104,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,128,104,988.91/375,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,927.46

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