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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,973.52, 542,303.46 and 214,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,973.52, 542,303.46 and 214,125.52 is: 295,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,973.52 : 542,303.46 = 214,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,973.52/542,303.46 = 214,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,973.52x = 542,303.46 × 214,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,973.52x = 116,121,010,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,121,010,370.30/392,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,493.22

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