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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,972.38, 574,059.24 and 214,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,972.38, 574,059.24 and 214,245.33 is: 321,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,972.38 : 574,059.24 = 214,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,972.38/574,059.24 = 214,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,972.38x = 574,059.24 × 214,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,972.38x = 122,989,511,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,989,511,313.35/382,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,144.60

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