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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,645.54, 545,990.91 and 214,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,645.54, 545,990.91 and 214,358.72 is: 295,815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,645.54 : 545,990.91 = 214,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,645.54/545,990.91 = 214,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,645.54x = 545,990.91 × 214,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,645.54x = 117,037,912,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,037,912,599.24/395,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,815.07

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