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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,947.28, 518,834.68 and 214,798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,947.28, 518,834.68 and 214,798.86 is: 296,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,947.28 : 518,834.68 = 214,798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,947.28/518,834.68 = 214,798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,947.28x = 518,834.68 × 214,798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,947.28x = 111,445,097,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,445,097,792.47/375,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,438.10

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