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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,620.72, 518,370.72 and 214,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,620.72, 518,370.72 and 214,477.16 is: 295,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,620.72 : 518,370.72 = 214,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,620.72/518,370.72 = 214,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,620.72x = 518,370.72 × 214,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,620.72x = 111,178,679,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,178,679,852.76/375,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,986.55

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