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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,265.35, 545,466.36 and 213,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,265.35, 545,466.36 and 213,977.28 is: 295,288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,265.35 : 545,466.36 = 213,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,265.35/545,466.36 = 213,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,265.35x = 545,466.36 × 213,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,265.35x = 116,717,406,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,717,406,801.22/395,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,288.74

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