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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,846.08, 542,127.68 and 213,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,846.08, 542,127.68 and 213,998.08 is: 295,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,846.08 : 542,127.68 = 213,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,846.08/542,127.68 = 213,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,846.08x = 542,127.68 × 213,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,846.08x = 116,014,282,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,014,282,634.85/392,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,317.40

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