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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,966.48, 533,995.77 and 214,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,966.48, 533,995.77 and 214,895.36 is: 296,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,966.48 : 533,995.77 = 214,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,966.48/533,995.77 = 214,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,966.48x = 533,995.77 × 214,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,966.48x = 114,753,210,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,753,210,562.65/386,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,545.61

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