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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,972.52, 542,302.08 and 214,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,972.52, 542,302.08 and 214,124.52 is: 295,491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,972.52 : 542,302.08 = 214,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,972.52/542,302.08 = 214,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,972.52x = 542,302.08 × 214,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,972.52x = 116,120,172,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,120,172,575.00/392,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,491.84

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