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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,369.80, 573,631.26 and 214,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,369.80, 573,631.26 and 214,129.38 is: 321,236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,369.80 : 573,631.26 = 214,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,369.80/573,631.26 = 214,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,369.80x = 573,631.26 × 214,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,369.80x = 122,831,306,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,831,306,052.42/382,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,236.94

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