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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,856.56, 542,141.96 and 214,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,856.56, 542,141.96 and 214,008.56 is: 295,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,856.56 : 542,141.96 = 214,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,856.56/542,141.96 = 214,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,856.56x = 542,141.96 × 214,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,856.56x = 116,023,020,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,023,020,175.18/392,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,331.76

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