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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,583.97, 518,485.49 and 214,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,583.97, 518,485.49 and 214,407.88 is: 295,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,583.97 : 518,485.49 = 214,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,583.97/518,485.49 = 214,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,583.97x = 518,485.49 × 214,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,583.97x = 111,167,374,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,167,374,721.66/375,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,985.41

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