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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,969.52, 542,297.95 and 214,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,969.52, 542,297.95 and 214,121.52 is: 295,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,969.52 : 542,297.95 = 214,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,969.52/542,297.95 = 214,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,969.52x = 542,297.95 × 214,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,969.52x = 116,117,660,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,117,660,811.58/392,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,487.70

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