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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,990.94, 542,327.40 and 214,142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,990.94, 542,327.40 and 214,142.94 is: 295,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,990.94 : 542,327.40 = 214,142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,990.94/542,327.40 = 214,142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,990.94x = 542,327.40 × 214,142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,990.94x = 116,135,583,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,135,583,878.56/392,990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,517.20

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