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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,475.58, 545,753.59 and 214,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,475.58, 545,753.59 and 214,183.38 is: 295,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,475.58 : 545,753.59 = 214,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,475.58/545,753.59 = 214,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,475.58x = 545,753.59 × 214,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,475.58x = 116,891,348,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,891,348,553.33/395,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,571.60

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