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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,364.91, 573,623.93 and 214,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,364.91, 573,623.93 and 214,124.49 is: 321,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,364.91 : 573,623.93 = 214,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,364.91/573,623.93 = 214,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,364.91x = 573,623.93 × 214,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,364.91x = 122,826,931,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,826,931,998.36/382,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,229.61

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