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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,290.24, 390,968.20 and 211,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,290.24, 390,968.20 and 211,545.84 is: 291,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,290.24 : 390,968.20 = 211,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,290.24/390,968.20 = 211,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,290.24x = 390,968.20 × 211,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,290.24x = 82,707,696,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707,696,282.29/283,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,953.92

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