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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,944.49, 518,830.84 and 214,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,944.49, 518,830.84 and 214,796.08 is: 296,434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,944.49 : 518,830.84 = 214,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,944.49/518,830.84 = 214,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,944.49x = 518,830.84 × 214,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,944.49x = 111,442,830,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,442,830,615.11/375,944.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,434.27

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