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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,746.59, 524,048.92 and 214,161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,746.59, 524,048.92 and 214,161.39 is: 295,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,746.59 : 524,048.92 = 214,161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,746.59/524,048.92 = 214,161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,746.59x = 524,048.92 × 214,161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,746.59x = 112,231,044,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,231,044,599.80/379,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,541.95

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