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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,604.14, 518,383.35 and 214,422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,604.14, 518,383.35 and 214,422.78 is: 295,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,604.14 : 518,383.35 = 214,422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,604.14/518,383.35 = 214,422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,604.14x = 518,383.35 × 214,422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,604.14x = 111,153,199,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,153,199,012.71/375,604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,931.77

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