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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,005.80, 587,231.10 and 214,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,005.80, 587,231.10 and 214,252.20 is: 320,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,005.80 : 587,231.10 = 214,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,005.80/587,231.10 = 214,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,005.80x = 587,231.10 × 214,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,005.80x = 125,815,555,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,815,555,083.42/392,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,953.30

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