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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,266.86, 545,467.64 and 213,978.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,266.86, 545,467.64 and 213,978.74 is: 295,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,266.86 : 545,467.64 = 213,978.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,266.86/545,467.64 = 213,978.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,266.86x = 545,467.64 × 213,978.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,266.86x = 116,718,478,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,718,478,317.97/395,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,290.32

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