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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,289.24, 390,966.82 and 211,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,289.24, 390,966.82 and 211,544.84 is: 291,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,289.24 : 390,966.82 = 211,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,289.24/390,966.82 = 211,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,289.24x = 390,966.82 × 211,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,289.24x = 82,707,013,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707,013,382.21/283,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,952.54

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