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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,934.67, 518,817.34 and 214,786.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,934.67, 518,817.34 and 214,786.26 is: 296,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,934.67 : 518,817.34 = 214,786.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,934.67/518,817.34 = 214,786.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,934.67x = 518,817.34 × 214,786.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,934.67x = 111,434,834,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,434,834,589.01/375,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,420.75

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