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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,526.32, 518,247.06 and 214,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,526.32, 518,247.06 and 214,433.10 is: 295,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,526.32 : 518,247.06 = 214,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,526.32/518,247.06 = 214,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,526.32x = 518,247.06 × 214,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,526.32x = 111,129,323,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,129,323,641.69/375,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,929.52

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