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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,009.72, 529,934.94 and 214,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,009.72, 529,934.94 and 214,251 is: 295,667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,009.72 : 529,934.94 = 214,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,009.72/529,934.94 = 214,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,009.72x = 529,934.94 × 214,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,009.72x = 113,539,090,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,539,090,829.94/384,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,667.23

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