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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,965.39, 518,870.13 and 214,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,965.39, 518,870.13 and 214,844.24 is: 296,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,965.39 : 518,870.13 = 214,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,965.39/518,870.13 = 214,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,965.39x = 518,870.13 × 214,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,965.39x = 111,476,258,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,476,258,738.55/375,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,506.70

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