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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,855.08, 542,140.10 and 214,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,855.08, 542,140.10 and 214,007.08 is: 295,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,855.08 : 542,140.10 = 214,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,855.08/542,140.10 = 214,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,855.08x = 542,140.10 × 214,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,855.08x = 116,021,819,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021,819,751.91/392,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,329.82

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