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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,944.42, 518,755.32 and 214,809.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,944.42, 518,755.32 and 214,809.91 is: 296,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,944.42 : 518,755.32 = 214,809.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,944.42/518,755.32 = 214,809.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,944.42x = 518,755.32 × 214,809.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,944.42x = 111,433,782,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,433,782,304.33/375,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,410.26

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