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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,845.48, 542,126.82 and 213,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,845.48, 542,126.82 and 213,997.48 is: 295,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,845.48 : 542,126.82 = 213,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,845.48/542,126.82 = 213,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,845.48x = 542,126.82 × 213,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,845.48x = 116,013,773,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,013,773,320.41/392,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,316.55

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