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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,964.39, 518,868.75 and 214,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,964.39, 518,868.75 and 214,843.24 is: 296,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,964.39 : 518,868.75 = 214,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,964.39/518,868.75 = 214,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,964.39x = 518,868.75 × 214,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,964.39x = 111,475,443,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,475,443,384.75/375,964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,505.32

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