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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,961.24, 518,778.39 and 214,826.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,961.24, 518,778.39 and 214,826.77 is: 296,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,961.24 : 518,778.39 = 214,826.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,961.24/518,778.39 = 214,826.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,961.24x = 518,778.39 × 214,826.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,961.24x = 111,447,485,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,447,485,869.50/375,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,433.45

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