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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,956.34, 518,771.95 and 214,821.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,956.34, 518,771.95 and 214,821.83 is: 296,426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,956.34 : 518,771.95 = 214,821.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,956.34/518,771.95 = 214,821.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,956.34x = 518,771.95 × 214,821.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,956.34x = 111,443,539,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,443,539,651.67/375,956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,426.81

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