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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,847.08, 542,129.06 and 213,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,847.08, 542,129.06 and 213,999.08 is: 295,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,847.08 : 542,129.06 = 213,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,847.08/542,129.06 = 213,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,847.08x = 542,129.06 × 213,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,847.08x = 116,015,120,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,015,120,081.27/392,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,318.78

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