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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,989.04, 518,891.27 and 214,867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,989.04, 518,891.27 and 214,867.89 is: 296,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,989.04 : 518,891.27 = 214,867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,989.04/518,891.27 = 214,867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,989.04x = 518,891.27 × 214,867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,989.04x = 111,493,071,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,493,071,249.98/375,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,532.77

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