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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,936.86, 518,744.92 and 214,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,936.86, 518,744.92 and 214,802.34 is: 296,399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,936.86 : 518,744.92 = 214,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,936.86/518,744.92 = 214,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,936.86x = 518,744.92 × 214,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,936.86x = 111,427,622,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,427,622,679.11/375,936.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,399.83

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