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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,281.62, 533,069.82 and 214,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,281.62, 533,069.82 and 214,211.70 is: 295,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,281.62 : 533,069.82 = 214,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,281.62/533,069.82 = 214,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,281.62x = 533,069.82 × 214,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,281.62x = 114,189,792,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,189,792,360.89/386,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,612.80

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