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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,848.08, 542,130.44 and 214,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,848.08, 542,130.44 and 214,000.08 is: 295,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,848.08 : 542,130.44 = 214,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,848.08/542,130.44 = 214,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,848.08x = 542,130.44 × 214,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,848.08x = 116,015,957,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,015,957,530.44/392,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,320.16

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