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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,935.99, 518,743.71 and 214,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,935.99, 518,743.71 and 214,801.47 is: 296,398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,935.99 : 518,743.71 = 214,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,935.99/518,743.71 = 214,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,935.99x = 518,743.71 × 214,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,935.99x = 111,426,911,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,426,911,461.25/375,935.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,398.63

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