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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,973.13, 574,060.37 and 214,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,973.13, 574,060.37 and 214,246.08 is: 321,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,973.13 : 574,060.37 = 214,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,973.13/574,060.37 = 214,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,973.13x = 574,060.37 × 214,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,973.13x = 122,990,182,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,990,182,884.62/382,973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,145.72

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