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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,970.52, 542,299.33 and 214,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,970.52, 542,299.33 and 214,122.52 is: 295,489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,970.52 : 542,299.33 = 214,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,970.52/542,299.33 = 214,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,970.52x = 542,299.33 × 214,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,970.52x = 116,118,499,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,118,499,133.91/392,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,489.08

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