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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,941.44, 518,826.64 and 214,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,941.44, 518,826.64 and 214,793.04 is: 296,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,941.44 : 518,826.64 = 214,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,941.44/518,826.64 = 214,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,941.44x = 518,826.64 × 214,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,941.44x = 111,440,351,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,440,351,238.59/375,941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,430.08

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