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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,943.05, 518,828.94 and 214,794.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,943.05, 518,828.94 and 214,794.63 is: 296,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,943.05 : 518,828.94 = 214,794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,943.05/518,828.94 = 214,794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,943.05x = 518,828.94 × 214,794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,943.05x = 111,441,670,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,441,670,200.59/375,943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,432.32

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