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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,961.12, 518,778.22 and 214,826.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,961.12, 518,778.22 and 214,826.65 is: 296,433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,961.12 : 518,778.22 = 214,826.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,961.12/518,778.22 = 214,826.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,961.12x = 518,778.22 × 214,826.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,961.12x = 111,447,383,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,447,383,964.61/375,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,433.27

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