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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,947.42, 518,759.46 and 214,812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,947.42, 518,759.46 and 214,812.91 is: 296,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,947.42 : 518,759.46 = 214,812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,947.42/518,759.46 = 214,812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,947.42x = 518,759.46 × 214,812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,947.42x = 111,436,229,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,436,229,192.63/375,947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,414.40

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