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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,432.95, 536,051.94 and 214,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,432.95, 536,051.94 and 214,010.25 is: 295,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,432.95 : 536,051.94 = 214,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,432.95/536,051.94 = 214,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,432.95x = 536,051.94 × 214,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,432.95x = 114,720,608,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,720,608,083.46/388,432.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,342.12

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