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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,360.79, 573,617.73 and 214,120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,360.79, 573,617.73 and 214,120.35 is: 321,223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,360.79 : 573,617.73 = 214,120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,360.79/573,617.73 = 214,120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,360.79x = 573,617.73 × 214,120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,360.79x = 122,823,229,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823,229,113.81/382,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,223.39

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